A genus was the taxonomic rank above an individual species and below a taxonomic family.
Ruah IV contained a genus of proto-hominids by 2369. (TNG: "The Chase")
In 2372, Neelix referred to Tom Paris as a "subclass genus" after realizing that Paris was attracted to Kes. (VOY: "Parturition")
Known genuses[]
- Eryops (VOY: "Distant Origin")
- Hadrosaur (VOY: "Distant Origin")
- Paphiopedilum (described as an "Asiatic genus") (VOY: "Tattoo")