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subgenera

/sʌbˈdʒɛnərə/ /sʌbˈdʒɛnɪrə/

Meanings
noun
A subdivision of a genus.

Examples :

"Biologists divided the large plant genus Carex into several subgenera, to better classify the diverse group of sedges. "
biology organism nature science animal plant group

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genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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subdivision noun

/ˈsʌbdɪvɪʒən/

A division into smaller pieces of something that has already been divided.

"The large city park was subdivided into smaller play areas for children of different ages. "

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carex noun

/ˈkɛərɛks/ /ˈkærɪks/

Any member of the genus Carex of sedges.

"The marshy area was filled with different kinds of plants, including a lot of carex. "

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diverse adjective

/daɪˈvɜːs/ /daɪ.ˈvɝs/

Consisting of many different elements; various.

"The school's student body is diverse, with students from many different countries. "

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classify verb

/ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

To identify by or divide into classes; to categorize

"Should we classify "make up" as an idiom or as a phrasal verb?"

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divided verb

/dɪˈvaɪdɪd/ /dəˈvaɪdɪd/

To split or separate (something) into two or more parts.

"a wall divides two houses; a stream divides the towns"

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biologists noun

/baɪˈɒlədʒɪsts/ /baɪˈɑlədʒɪsts/

A student of biology; one versed in the science of biology.

"Biologists study living things, from tiny bacteria to giant whales. "

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sedges noun

/ˈsɛdʒɪz/

Any plant of the genus Carex, the true sedge, perennial, endogenous herbs, often growing in dense tufts in marshy places. They have triangular jointless stems, a spiked inflorescence, and long grasslike leaves which are usually rough on the margins and midrib. There are several hundred species.

"The path through the marsh was lined with tall, green sedges. "

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large noun

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/

An old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

"The music teacher explained that a "large" is a very long note, longer than a breve. "

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plant noun

/plænt/ /plɑːnt/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

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better noun

[ˈbeɾə] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] [ˈbɛtʰə]

An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.

"He quickly found Ali his better in the ring."