genus nyctereutes

Thân thiện

A raccoon dog from the genus Nyctereutes forages in a forest clearing at dusk.

Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Canidae: This genus contains a single extant species, the raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides). It is a genus of small, omnivorous canids native to East Asia, characterized by their facial markings which resemble those of a raccoon.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Nyctereutes procyonoides is the only living species in the genus Nyctereutes.
  • The genus Nyctereutes is distinguished from other canids by its unique dentition and hibernation-like behavior in winter.
  • Fossil records show that the genus Nyctereutes was once more widespread across Europe.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific literature, the genus name is always italicized: Nyctereutes. When used in a common context, it is often not italicized: "the genus Nyctereutes."
• The name is frequently used in discussions about invasive species, as the raccoon dog has been introduced to parts of Europe.

Variants and Related Words

• Nyctereutes procyonoides (n): The full binomial name for the raccoon dog, the sole species within this genus.
• Raccoon dog (n): The common name for the animal belonging to this genus.

Synonyms

• (As a reference to the animal) Raccoon dog, tanuki (common name in Japan).

Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, specific scientific meaning. It refers exclusively to the taxonomic classification. It is not used in everyday conversation but is standard in biological, zoological, and ecological contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. raccoon dogs

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• Nyctereutes
• genus Nyctereutes