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Genus Lycaeon (Noun)

Meaning

African hunting dog.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The African hunting dog, scientifically known as Lycaon pictus, belongs to the genus Lycaon, a distinct lineage of highly social canines.
  • Lycaon is a genus of highly specialized, large canines that include the African hunting dog and the extinct Asian Lycaon species.
  • Researchers studying the genus Lycaon have identified unique adaptations that enable these dogs to thrive in their challenging environments.
  • Conservation efforts for the African hunting dog focus on protecting the genus Lycaon as a whole, given the species' limited geographic range and population.
  • Phylogenetic analysis reveals that the genus Lycaon diverged from other canid lineages millions of years ago, resulting in distinct physical and behavioral traits.

Synonyms

  • Lycaeon

Hypernyms

  • Mammal Genus
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