ScienceAugust 21, 2026

canid

KAN-id

Definition

A biological member of the family Canidae, which includes dogs, wolves, foxes, jackals, and coyotes.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'canis' (dog) combined with the suffix '-id,' which is used in biology to denote a member of a specific family.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the biological group comprising dogs and wolves, highlighting that their shared ability to respond to human emotions comes from their shared ancestry and evolution.

Dogs can distinguish between human fear and sadness – World‑first evidence

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