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genus Lycaeon

genus Lycaeon

9.9
Wild dogs from Africa that hunt in packs
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Lycaeon
  • The genus Lycaeon is known for its unique pack-hunting strategies.

Examples

  • Scientists have studied the social structures of the genus Lycaeon in southern Africa.

  • The genus Lycaeon includes the African wild dog.

  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect habitats critical to the genus Lycaeon.

  • Did you know that the genus Lycaeon is critically endangered?

  • The genus Lycaeon, comprising the African wild dog, is renowned for its cooperative hunting methods.

  • Researchers are focusing on the genus Lycaeon to learn more about its social dynamics and breeding habits.

  • Habitat preservation is vital for the survival of the genus Lycaeon as it faces threats from habitat loss.

Synonyms

Lycaeon
vsgenus Lycaeon
  • South African
9.9

A wild African dog with a coat of patches and large rounded ears that hunts in packs

is the general scientific name without the added physical description

Surface Forms

genus Lycaeon singular
genera Lycaeon plural

Morphology

genus + Lycaeon

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' denotes a biological taxonomic rank and 'Lycaeon' is the proper name, so together they denote the genus named Lycaeon (a group of related species, here African wild dogs). Taxonomic naming patterns are regular across languages, so a learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Lycaeon comes from the Greek name Lycaon and an old word for 'wolf'. This gives the image of wolf-like dogs that hunt in packs, so the name fits these African hunting dogs.