genus sequoia
Definition
Noun: - A genus of coniferous trees in the cypress family (Cupressaceae), comprising the single living species Sequoia sempervirens, the coast redwood. Historically, it was classified within the separate family Taxodiaceae.
Usage Notes
"Genus Sequoia" is a scientific taxonomic term used in biology and botany. It refers specifically to the taxonomic group containing the coast redwood. It is typically used in formal, academic, or scientific contexts rather than everyday conversation.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Discussion: The term is used when discussing the classification, evolution, or characteristics of this specific group of trees.
- The reclassification of genus Sequoia from Taxodiaceae to Cupressaceae was based on genetic evidence.
Variants and Related Words
- Sequoia (n): The common name for trees within this genus, especially .
- We hiked through a forest of giant sequoias. (Note: "Giant sequoia" refers to Sequoiadendron giganteum, a different but related genus).
- Sequoioideae (n): The subfamily within Cupressaceae that includes genus and its close relatives ( and ).
Synonyms
- Redwood genus: A less formal descriptive synonym.
- Sequoia (when used in a taxonomic sense).
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
- Taxodiaceae: The former family name under which genus was classified.
- Sequoiadendron: A closely related genus containing the giant sequoia ().
- Metasequoia: The genus containing the dawn redwood, another close relative.
Noun
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redwoods; until recently considered a genus of a separate family Taxodiaceae
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