genus

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Leafhoppers in this genus appear almost identical externally, making visual identification extremely difficult.

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Genetic analysis confirmed that the organism represents not only a newly identified species but also an entirely new genus.

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However, several bacterial genera were more common in individuals that skipped the hot springs.

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However, this marks the first new genus of Early Jurassic ichthyosaur described from the region in more than 100 years.

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While some members of this genus can cause infections in people or animals, they are also considered promising for biotechnology applications.

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