congeneric

/ˌˈkɑndʒəˌnɛrɪk/
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Definitions of congeneric
  1. adjective
    belonging to the same genus
    synonyms: congenerical, congenerous
  2. noun
    an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)
    synonyms: congenator, congener, relative
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    type of:
    being, organism
    a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
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