同族

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 同族 (どうぞく) combines same 同 and group or lineage 族 to denote members of the same people, clan, or species.
• Basic usage: It is used for animals of one species and for members of one people in a story.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Shared group does not guarantee shared behavior
  • 同族 identifies common membership, but environment and individual differences can still produce different behavior.