type genus

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : In biological taxonomy : The genus that serves as the reference point for naming a family or subfamily. It is the genus from which the family or subfamily name is derived. While it is the nominal foundation, it is not always the most typical, abundant, or well-known genus within that group, though it often is the largest, best-known, or the first to be formally described. Usag...