Congeneric
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Congeneric is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to congeners (organisms of the same genus).
Meaning
Of or pertaining to congeners (organisms of the same genus).
More Meanings
- Alternative form of congener.
Example Sentences
Several congeneric species have been reported there as associated with decomposing plant matter, mushroom culture and corn processing plants, all under circumstances which indicate scavengerism.
Word Forms
- congenerics
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include congenite, cousinal, polygeneric, cognate, multigeneric, congregational.
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