Definition Noun : 1. The type genus of the family Ranidae : Rana is a genus of frogs within the true frog family, Ranidae. It serves as the type genus, meaning it is the representative example that defines the family's characteristics. Examples of Usage Noun : The common frog, once classified as Rana temporaria, is found across Europe. Biologists study the genus Rana to understand the evolution...

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