Biological class with common characteristics (5)

I believe the answer is:

genus

(Other definitions for genus that I've seen before include "Taxonomic grouping" , "Class of animal" , "Biological group containing one or more species" , "Division of family" , "Latin class?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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