Genus Cyon (Noun)
Meaning
Asiatic wild dog.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scientific classification of Asiatic wild dog places it under the genus Cuon, having distinct physical and behavioral characteristics.
- Cuon is a monotypic genus with Cuon alpinus being the only living species within this genus.
- Researchers studying Cuon alpinus have been closely monitoring its behavior, habitat, and population to better understand the genus Cuon.
- Historical records show that genus Cuon, containing the dhole or Asiatic wild dog, belongs to the Canidae family.
- Within the genus Cuon, Cuon alpinus is recognized by its distinctive body pattern that has been crucial in identifying species.