Bassariscidae

ریشه

The word 'Bassariscidae' is derived from the genus name 'Bassariscus', which comes from the Greek words 'bassaris' meaning 'fox' and 'iskos' meaning 'little'. The suffix '-idae' is used in taxonomy to denote a family.

مثال

• The Bassariscidae family includes several species of small carnivores.
• The ringtail is a member of the Bassariscidae family.
• Bassariscidae are primarily nocturnal animals.