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Canidae (IPA: /ˈkænədiː/, ′kanə′dē) is the biological family of the dogs; a member of this family is called a canid. They include wolves, foxes, coyotes, jackals. The Canidae family is divided into the "true dogs" (or canines) of the tribe Canini and the "foxes" of the tribe Vulpini. The two species of the basal Caninae are more primitive and don't fit into either tribe. Any member of this family can be referred to generally as a canid. Note that the subdivision of Canidae into "foxes" and ... full article at wikipedia
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  • Canidae
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ITIS Taxon S/N
  • 180594
NCBI Taxon ID
  • 9608
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