genus Tuber

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Definition Noun : 1. A taxonomic category in biological classification : "Genus Tuber" is the scientific name for a specific genus of fungi. It is the type genus (the genus that defines the family) of the family Tuberaceae. The defining characteristic of the fungi in this genus is that their fruiting bodies (the reproductive structures) are typically truffles. Usage Notes "Genus Tuber" is a for...