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Subgenus vs Subgeneric - What's the difference?

subgenus | subgeneric |

As a noun subgenus

is a subdivision of a genus.

As an adjective subgeneric is

of or pertaining to a subgenus.

subgenus

English

Noun

(subgenera)
  • (taxonomy) A subdivision of a genus
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    subgeneric

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to a subgenus