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Foxes are small-to-medium-sized omnivorous mammals belonging to several genera of the family Canidae. They have a flattened skull; upright, triangular ears; a pointed, slightly upturned snout; and a long, bushy tail ("brush"). Twelve species belong to the monophyletic "true fox" group of genus Vulpes.
23 Οκτ 2024 · Fox, any of various members of the dog family resembling small to medium-sized bushy-tailed dogs with long fur, pointed ears, and a narrow snout. In a restricted sense, the name refers to the 10 or so species classified as ‘true’ foxes (genus Vulpes), especially the red, or common, fox (V. vulpes).
Foxes are any of the omnivorous, dog-like mammals belonging to the family Canidae. Characterized by a small- or medium-sized furry body, these animals can be easily distinguished by their flattened skull, a narrow snout, upright triangular ears, and bushy tail.
27 Μαΐ 2024 · This method of organizing scientific names of animal species was developed by Carl Linnaeus in the 1700’s. As an example, a dolphin species name is Delphinus Delphis. A red fox is Vulpes vulpes.
Vulpes is a genus of the sub-family Caninae. The members of this genus are colloquially referred to as true foxes, meaning they form a proper clade. The word "fox" occurs in the common names of all species of the genus, but also appears in the common names of other canid species.
The scientific name Vulpes Lagopus holds taxonomic significance, placing the Arctic fox within the broader context of the animal kingdom. It reflects the fox's evolutionary relationships, its membership in the Canidae family, and its distinct position among the Vulpes genus.
29 Ιουλ 2010 · 29 July 2010. Vulpes vulpes (red fox) Author: Jan F. Kamler Authors Info & Affiliations. Publication: CABI Compendium. https://doi.org/10.1079/cabicompendium.59487. Datasheet Types: Natural enemy, Invasive species, Host animal. Abstract.
