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.