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Crocuta

Crocuta

9.9
A group of hyenas that includes the spotted hyena
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The spotted hyena, or Crocuta crocuta, is native to sub-Saharan Africa.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the behavior of Crocuta in their natural habitat.

  • Fossils of the genus Crocuta have been found in both Africa and Eurasia.

  • The Crocuta is known for its unique hunting strategies.

  • A Crocuta can eat up to 14 kg of meat in one meal.

  • The spotted hyena, also known as Crocuta crocuta, is commonly found in savannas and grasslands.

  • Fossils of the Crocuta have helped scientists understand the evolution of hyenas.

  • In the wild, Crocuta are known for their complex social structures and vocalizations.

Synonyms

genus Crocuta
vsCrocuta
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of hyenas that includes the spotted hyena

uses concise taxonomic phrasing without the common family name

Compounds

Crocuta crocuta
  • South African
9.9

A large spotted African animal that eats meat and lives in groups

genus Crocuta
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of hyenas that includes the spotted hyena

Surface Forms

Crocuta singular
Crocutas plural

Etymology

Crocuta probably comes from an old Latin name (and before that a Greek name) for the animal we call a 'hyena'. So Crocuta simply names the spotted 'hyena', which makes it easy to remember as the scientific name for that animal.