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单词 pseudogenus
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Definition of pseudogenus in English:

pseudogenus

noun ˈs(j)uːdə(ʊ)ˌdʒiːnəs
Botany Zoology rare
  • A spurious or invalid genus of plants or animals, such as one based on superficial similarities between unrelated species, or on forms (e.g. developmental stages) that have been mistakenly regarded as distinct. Also: a name used for a group of hybrid forms, especially intergeneric hybrids.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From pseudo- + genus.

Definition of pseudogenus in US English:

pseudogenus

nounˈs(j)uːdə(ʊ)ˌdʒiːnəs
Botany Zoology rare
  • A spurious or invalid genus of plants or animals, such as one based on superficial similarities between unrelated species, or on forms (e.g. developmental stages) that have been mistakenly regarded as distinct. Also: a name used for a group of hybrid forms, especially intergeneric hybrids.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From pseudo- + genus.

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