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Congeneric

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to congeners (organisms of the same genus) not-comparable

    "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."

Adjective
  1. 1
    belonging to the same genus wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of congener. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus) wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From congener + -ic.

Etymology 2

From congener + -ic.

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