Vulpes Macrotis (Noun)
Meaning
Small grey fox of southwestern United States; may be a subspecies of Vulpes velox.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Vulpes macrotis, also known as the kit fox, can be found in the deserts and grasslands of southwestern United States.
- Conservation efforts have focused on the habitat preservation of vulpes macrotis due to declining populations.
- Vulpes macrotis has adaptations that allow it to survive in extreme desert environments with minimal water.
- Due to their physical resemblance, vulpes macrotis is often classified as a subspecies of the swift fox.
- Taxonomists are still debating the classification of vulpes macrotis, arguing both for and against its status as a distinct species.