Subgenus

[,sʌb'dʒi:nәs]

Definition

(noun.) (biology) taxonomic group between a genus and a species.

Typed by Claus--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A subdivision of a genus, comprising one or more species which differ from other species of the genus in some important character or characters; as, the azaleas now constitute a subgenus of Rhododendron.

Inputed by Cole

Definition

n. a primary division of a genus including one or more species with common characters.—adj. Subgener′ic.—adv. Subgener′ically.

Edited by Fergus