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Nyctereutes

Nyctereutes

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A small dog-like animal from East Asia and eastern Europe called raccoon dog
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Nyctereutes includes the well-known raccoon dog of East Asia.

Examples

  • Unlike true foxes, members of Nyctereutes have unique facial markings and behaviors.

  • Have you ever seen a Nyctereutes in the wild?

  • Scientists are studying how Nyctereutes species adapt to changing environments.

  • The Nyctereutes is known for its unique appearance.

  • The genus Nyctereutes includes the well-known raccoon dog of East Asia.

  • Scientists are studying how Nyctereutes species adapt to changing environments.

  • Unlike true foxes, members of Nyctereutes have unique facial markings and behaviors.

Surface Forms

Nyctereutes singular
Nyctereuteses plural

Etymology

Nyctereutes comes from Greek parts nyct- ('night') and -ereutes ('wanderer'), so the name means 'night wanderer'. That's why scientists gave this name to the raccoon dog, a small, dog-like animal that often moves around at night.