arthropod genus

Meaning

A taxonomic category ranking above species and below family that groups together related organisms within the phylum Arthropoda, such as insects, arachnids, or crustaceans.

Examples

• The entomologist identified the specimen as belonging to a rare arthropod genus found only in the Amazon rainforest.
• Researchers are currently revising the classification of this arthropod genus to better reflect recent genetic findings.