genus hyaena

Thân thiện

A spotted hyena, a member of the genus Hyaena, stands alert on the African savanna.

Definition

Noun 1. The type genus of the family Hyaenidae: This is the biological classification genus that serves as the standard reference for the family of hyenas. It contains species that are the typical representatives of this family.

Usage

• This term is used exclusively in scientific and zoological contexts to classify a specific group of carnivorous mammals.
• It is a formal taxonomic name and is always written in italics in scientific literature: .

Examples

• , was historically placed within the genus Hyaena.*

Advanced Usage

• In modern taxonomy, the genus is more narrowly defined and includes species like the striped hyena () and the brown hyena (). The spotted hyena is now in the separate genus .

Variants and Related Words

• Hyaena (n): The common name for animals within this genus, often spelled "hyena" in general English.
• Hyaenidae (n): The biological family name that includes all hyena species.
• Hyena (n): The general term for the carnivorous mammal.

Synonyms

• Type genus of Hyaenidae (scientific synonym)

Notes

• This is a specialized scientific term. In non-scientific contexts, the common word "hyena" is used.
• The term is a compound noun formed from the Latin word for hyena and the taxonomic rank "genus."

Học thuật

Noun

1. type genus of the Hyaenidae

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