Genus Acrobolbus in Family Acrobolbaceae
What is a Genus (pl. Genera)?
In the context of botanical taxonomy, the Genus (plural Genera) rank is a taxonomic rank
that is
used to classify groups of related species within a Family. Genera are based on a set of
shared
morphological, anatomical, and genetic characteristics, such as flower structure, fruit
type,
and leaf morphology. The Genus rank is situated between Family and Species in the hierarchy
of
taxonomic ranks.
Each Genus can include one or more species. Genera are used to group species of plants that share common traits and evolutionary histories, allowing botanists to better understand the relationships between different groups of plants.
Some examples of Genera in botanical taxonomy include Rosa, which includes the different species of roses, and Solanum, which includes the different species of nightshades, such as tomato and eggplant.
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Each Genus can include one or more species. Genera are used to group species of plants that share common traits and evolutionary histories, allowing botanists to better understand the relationships between different groups of plants.
Some examples of Genera in botanical taxonomy include Rosa, which includes the different species of roses, and Solanum, which includes the different species of nightshades, such as tomato and eggplant.
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Pick a Species to see its components:
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Acrobolbus antillanus
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Acrobolbus bispinosus
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Acrobolbus bustillosii
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Acrobolbus caducifolius
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Acrobolbus campylodontus
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Acrobolbus ciliatus
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Acrobolbus cinerascens
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Acrobolbus diversifolius
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Acrobolbus excisus
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Acrobolbus lophocoleoides
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Acrobolbus ochrophyllus
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Acrobolbus saccatus
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Acrobolbus spinifolius
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Acrobolbus surculosus
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Acrobolbus tenellus
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Acrobolbus titibuensis
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Acrobolbus unguiculatus
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Acrobolbus wilsonii