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pseudogeneric name

noun
pseu·​do·​generic name | \ "+...-\

Definition of pseudogeneric name

: a designation used in the manner of a generic name but without taxonomic validity to group organisms too imperfectly known to permit valid classification Sparganum, Tornaria, Cysticercus are pseudogeneric names — compare form genus

History and Etymology for pseudogeneric name

pseudogeneric from pseud- + generic

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