pseudogeneric name

noun

pseu·​do·​generic 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

Word History

Etymology

pseudogeneric from pseud- + generic

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