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genus Cyon

genus Cyon

9.9
A group of wild dogs from Asia that includes the dhole
  • noun
  • Specialized
: género Cyon
  • The genus Cyon comprises several species of wild canids found throughout Asia.

Examples

  • Conservationists are working to protect habitats crucial for survival of animals in the genus Cyon.

  • Scientists have studied the behavior of the genus Cyon to understand the evolution of pack hunting.

  • The genus Cyon includes several species of wild canids.

  • Did you know that genus Cyon is also known as the dhole?

  • The genus Cyon includes the dhole, a unique wild dog found in Asia.

  • Research on the genus Cyon has revealed important information about its habitat and social structure.

  • Many animals in the genus Cyon are endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.

Synonyms

Cuon
vsgenus Cyon
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of wild dogs from Asia that includes the dhole

is the identical genus name written using an alternate spelling

Surface Forms

genus Cyon singular
genera Cyon plural

Morphology

genus + cyon

This is a straightforward taxonomic construction: 'genus' (a biological rank) plus the taxon name 'Cyon' yields the meaning 'the genus named Cyon, comprising related species.' The pattern of naming genera is compositional and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Cyon may come from the Greek word kyon, which means 'dog', and from genus, meaning a group of animals. So genus Cyon is a name for a group of dog-like wild animals, such as the Asiatic wild dog, the dhole.