Genus Crocuta (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Hyaenidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The spotted hyena belongs to the genus Crocuta, which is one of the four living genera of the family Hyaenidae.
- Genus Crocuta consists of four distinct species, although taxonomic classification may vary depending on the source.
- Fossil records show that the genus Crocuta originated in Eurasia and Africa around 4 million years ago.
- Researchers studying the genus Crocuta have identified several adaptations that enable spotted hyenas to thrive in their environment.
- Phylogenetic analysis has confirmed that the genus Crocuta is most closely related to the genus Hyaena within the family Hyaenidae.