Are you referring to the genus of a certain organism, or are you just referring to what a genus is? If you are referring to the definition of Genus, it is the second to the mo
…st specific level of classification in the taxonomy of classification. Genus is after family but before species. An example of a genus would be canis (canine, dog). Here is a website with information and a table on classification, including genus: http://www.abelard.org/briefings/taxonomy.php. Hope this will help you. (MORE)