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  • Understanding Scientific Names: What is the Genus?
    The question is a bit unclear. Do you mean:

    * The first part of a scientific name? This is called the genus, and it's always capitalized. For example, in *Canis lupus* (the scientific name for a wolf), *Canis* is the genus.

    * The first name of an organism in general? This would depend on the specific organism. There is no single "first name" for all organisms.

    Please clarify your question so I can give you a more accurate answer.

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