genus
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Researchers from several South American institutions have identified a new species of crevice weaver spider, expanding what scientists know about the Pikelinia genus.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
The identification of P. floydmuraria represents only the second known species of the Pikelinia genus recorded in Colombia.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
They then compared the teeth of C. desosai with those of related species in the Cimolodon genus to confirm it was distinct.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
Few, if any, miss the chance to capitalize the genus in their reply.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
Mangelsdorf said that it descended from the mix of a now-vanished wild ancestor of maize and wild grasses from the genus Tripsacum.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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"The Origin of Species by Natural Selection" by Charles Darwin: Essential Words
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We the People: Gen
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The ACT Science Test: Biology Review 1
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