Procyonid: meaning, definitions and examples

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procyonid

 

[ prษ™หˆsaษชษ™nษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

taxonomy classification

Procyonid refers to a member of the family Procyonidae, which includes raccoons, coatis, kinkajous, and ringtails. These mammals are primarily native to the Americas and are known for their adaptability to various habitats. Procyonids are generally characterized by their omnivorous diet, advanced problem-solving abilities, and social behavior. They often have distinctive markings, such as the facial mask seen in raccoons, and exhibit nocturnal habits.

Synonyms

carnivore, mammal, raccoon family

Examples of usage

  • The procyonid family includes the familiar raccoon.
  • Coatis are another interesting procyonid species.
  • Procyonids are known for their intelligence and dexterity.

Translations

Translations of the word "procyonid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น procionรญdeo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‹เค•เฅเคฏเฅ‹เคจเคฟเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Procyonidae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ procyonid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะบั–ะพะฝั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ procyonid

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒญใ‚ญใ‚ชใƒณ็ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท procyonidรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ procionido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท procyonid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ก์‹œ์˜จ๊ณผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑูˆุณูŠูˆู†ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ procyonid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ procyonid

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตฃ็†Š็ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ procyonid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ procyonid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะพะบะธะพะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ procyonid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ procionido

Word origin

The term 'procyonid' originates from the Latin word 'Procyon', which is derived from the Greek 'Prokyลn', meaning 'before the dog'. This refers to the fact that these animals typically appear in the sky before the constellation Canis Major (the 'great dog') during the night. The family Procyonidae was established in the mid-19th century. Taxonomic studies have shown that, while procyonids share traits with other carnivores, they have unique evolutionary adaptations that set them apart. Over time, the classification has been refined through genetic studies, leading to a better understanding of their relationships within the broader Carnivora order.