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Canidae (Noun)

Meaning

Dogs; wolves; jackals; foxes.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The family Canidae is divided into three subfamilies: Hesperocyoninae, Borophaginae, and Caninae, which includes domestic dogs and wolves.
  • Foxes and jackals belong to the subfamily Caninae, the largest group within the Canidae family.
  • Recent studies suggest that dogs are a subspecies of gray wolves, with both being members of the Canidae family.
  • All species of jackals and wolves within the Canidae family have evolved from a common ancestor that lived around 6-7 million years ago.
  • Despite physical and behavioral differences, foxes are classified within the Canidae family due to their close evolutionary ties to wolves and dogs.

Synonyms

  • Family Canidae
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