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Vulpes

Vulpes

9.9
A group of animals with fur that includes foxes with pointed noses and bushy tails
  • noun
  • /ˈvʌl.pɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • In the animal kingdom, Vulpes is recognized as the genus encompassing true foxes.

Examples

  • Did you know that Vulpes is the scientific name for foxes?

  • The red fox, classified as Vulpes vulpes, is widespread across the Northern Hemisphere.

  • Scientists studied the evolutionary history of Vulpes to better understand the origins of modern foxes.

  • Several species in the genus Vulpes show remarkable adaptations to different habitats.

  • The Vulpes genus includes several species of foxes.

  • The red fox, classified as Vulpes vulpes, is known for its adaptability in various environments.

  • Researchers discovered that the Vulpes genus contains species with unique behavioral traits.

Compounds

Albula vulpes
  • Specialized
9.9

A slender silver fish that lives in shallow sand and mud flats near coasts, often called bonefish

Vulpes macrotis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small gray fox that lives in dry parts of the southwestern United States

Vulpes velox
  • Specialized
9.9

A small grey fox from the plains of western North America often called the swift fox

Vulpes vulpes
  • Specialized
8.7

A common red fox with reddish brown fur that lives in Europe and Asia

Surface Forms

Vulpes singular
Vulpes plural

Etymology

Vulpes is the Latin name for a 'fox' and is used as the scientific group name for the true foxes. So when you see Vulpes or the root vulp- in a species name, it simply tells you the animal is a fox.