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genus proteus
 

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Noun genus proteus has 1 sense
  1. Proteus, genus Proteus - type genus of the Proteidae
    --1 is a kind of amphibian genus
    --1 is a member of Proteidae, family Proteidae
    --1 has members: olm, Proteus anguinus

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Genus Proteus

Noun: A genus of gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are known for their ability to rapidly change and adapt to different environments.

Example sentence: The genus Proteus includes several pathogenic species that can cause urinary tract infections in humans.

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Noun: A genus of aquatic salamanders, commonly known as "waterdogs", found in North America.

Example sentence: The genus Proteus contains the species Proteus anguinus, a unique aquatic salamander found in underground cave systems.

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genus proconsul genus procyon genus progne genus prosopis genus prosopium genus protea genus proteles genus proterochampsa genus proteus genus protium genus protoavis genus protoceratops genus protohippus genus prumnopitys genus prunella genus prunus genus psaltriparus

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