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1. (n.) form genus
a genus made up of species, esp. of fossil forms, that bear some morphological resemblance to each other but that may not be closely related in evolutionary origin.
Etymology: (1870–75)
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1. (noun) form genus
(biology) an artificial taxonomic category for organisms of which the true relationships are obscure
2. (noun) form genus
an artificial taxonomic category established on the basis of morphological resemblance for organisms of obscure true relationships especially fossil forms
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