Definition of Form Genus in English :

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Form Genus meaning in English

Meaning of Form Genus in English

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Form Genus pronunciation in English

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Form Genus

see synonyms of form genus

Noun

1. form genus

(biology) an artificial taxonomic category for organisms of which the true relationships are obscure

2. form genus

an artificial taxonomic category established on the basis of morphological resemblance for organisms of obscure true relationships especially fossil forms

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Form Genus

see synonyms of form genus
noun
a group of species (form species) that have similar structural characteristics but are not closely related

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Form Genus

see synonyms of form genus
a genus consisting of species superficially resembling each other but probably not closely related in their evolutionary origin

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Form Genus

see synonyms of form genus
n.
A category of biological classification based on morphology rather than phylogeny. Used especially of fossil plants and deuteromycetes.

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