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Genus (Taxonomy)

Definition:

Observation:

• For better search results in your database, avoid a large variety of terms; draw up an authority list and add names as necessary.

Entry rules:

1. Enter the full name; do not use abbreviations.
   Example

   	Discipline	ornithology
   	Family	Galbulidae
   	Genus	Galbalcyrhynchus
   	Species	leucotis

2. In accordance with the International Code of Nomenclature, the first letter of the taxon is upper case.
   Example

   	Discipline	botany
   	Family	Pinaceae
   	Genus	Pinus
   	Species	strobus

3. Do not use the word "genus" before the name of the genus.
   Example

   	Genus	Ambrosia
   	and not
   	Genus	genus Ambrosia

4. If you are unsure whether your information is correct, include a space and a question mark after the name.
5. This field may not contain more than one entry.