Procyonid: meaning, definitions and examples
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procyonid
[ prษหsaษชษnษชd ]
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:
๐ต๐น procionรญdeo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคเฅเคฏเฅเคจเคฟเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Procyonidae
๐ฎ๐ฉ procyonid
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะบัะพะฝัะด
๐ต๐ฑ procyonid
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใญใชใณ็ง
๐ซ๐ท procyonidรฉ
๐ช๐ธ procionido
๐น๐ท procyonid
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ก์์จ๊ณผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑูุณููููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ procyonid
๐ธ๐ฐ procyonid
๐จ๐ณ ๆตฃ็็ง
๐ธ๐ฎ procyonid
๐ฎ๐ธ procyonid
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะพะบะธะพะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ procyonid
๐ฒ๐ฝ procionido
Etymology
The term 'procyonid' originates from the Latin word 'Procyon', which is derived from the Greek 'Prokyลn', 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.