👉 A genus is a division of a kingdom or phylum in phylogenetics, which refers to a group of related organisms that share common ancestry. Genes are the pieces of DNA that carry instructions for making proteins. In biology and genetics, a genus can be defined as any biological family or clade within a kingdom or phylum. These groups often have similar characteristics such as having a common ancestor, but there may also be unique traits or adaptations specific to each member. For example, the