Definition

Proper noun * A taxonomic genus: The genus Dusicyon is a former taxonomic classification for a group of South American canids. It is historically known for including the extinct Falkland Islands wolf (Dusicyon australis), also called the warrah. Modern taxonomic revisions have often reclassified species once placed in this genus.

Usage Notes

• The term genus Dusicyon is primarily used in historical, zoological, and paleontological contexts. In contemporary scientific literature, the classification is debated, and species may be reassigned to other genera.
• It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (a scientific name).

Examples

• In historical taxonomy:
  • The extinct Falkland Islands wolf was classified under the genus Dusicyon.
  • Early 20th-century texts listed the crab-eating fox in the genus Dusicyon.

Advanced Usage

• In discussions of taxonomic revision:
  • The species once comprising the genus Dusicyon have been subject to significant phylogenetic re-evaluation.

Variants and Related Words

• Dusicyon (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used in binomial nomenclature (e.g., ).
• Cerdocyon (n): A related genus of South American canids; some species formerly in are now placed here.
• Lycalopex (n): Another related genus of South American "foxes"; it includes species closely related to former members.

Synonyms

• (There are no direct synonyms for a proper taxonomic genus name. Contextual references may include:)
  • The Dusicyon group (descriptive phrase)
  • Former genus Dusicyon (historical reference)

Related Terms and Context

• Falkland Islands wolf (): The most famous species historically placed in this genus.
• Crab-eating fox (): A species once classified as .
• Taxonomic revision: The process that has changed the status of this genus.

Noun

1. crab-eating dog