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Dusicyon

Dusicyon

9.9
A group of wild South American dogs, including the Falkland Islands wolf
  • noun
  • /ˈdjuːsɪˌsaɪən/
  • Specialized
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  • The extinct Falkland Islands wolf belonged to the genus Dusicyon.

Examples

  • The crab-eating dog, once placed in Dusicyon, is now usually classified as Cerdocyon thous.

  • Scientists have reclassified several South American canids under Dusicyon based on genetic evidence.

  • The Dusicyon is known for its adaptability to various environments.

  • Many researchers study the Dusicyon to understand its behavior.

  • The extinct Falkland Islands wolf belonged to the genus Dusicyon.

  • Scientists have reclassified several South American canids under Dusicyon based on genetic evidence.

  • The crab-eating dog, once placed in Dusicyon, is now usually classified as Cerdocyon thous.

Compounds

Dusicyon cancrivorus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small wild dog from northern and central South America that eats crabs

Surface Forms

Dusicyon singular
Dusicyons plural

Etymology

Dusicyon is a scientific name that uses the Greek ending -cyon, which means 'dog'. So Dusicyon simply names a group of wild dogs, which fits because it is used for South American canids like the Falkland Islands wolf.