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Canis
Canis (/ˈkeɪnɪs/) is a genus of the Canidae family, which includes dogs, wolves, coyotes, and other similar animals. The term is derived from the Latin word for "dog".
Etymology
The word Canis is Latin for "dog". It is the root of many words in various languages related to dogs and dog-like animals.
Related Terms
- Canidae: The family to which the Canis genus belongs. It includes dogs, wolves, foxes, and other dog-like mammals.
- Canis lupus: The scientific name for the gray wolf, a species within the Canis genus.
- Canis familiaris: The scientific name for the domestic dog, a subspecies of Canis lupus.
- Canis latrans: The scientific name for the coyote, another species within the Canis genus.
- Canis Major: A constellation in the southern celestial hemisphere. Its name is Latin for "greater dog", and it is named after the mythological dog of Orion.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Canis
- Wikipedia's article - Canis
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