Organisms

Foxes

Any of several carnivores in the family CANIDAE, that possess erect ears and long bushy tails and are smaller than WOLVES. They are classified in several genera and found on all continents except Antarctica.

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Abstract

Any of several carnivores in the family CANIDAE, that possess erect ears and long bushy tails and are smaller than WOLVES. They are classified in several genera and found on all continents except Antarctica.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Alopex
  • Arctic Fox
  • Pseudalopex
  • Red Fox
  • Urocyon
  • Vulpes
  • Vulpes vulpes
  • Fox, Arctic
  • Fox, Red

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Aspects Covered

18 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, classification, embryology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, psychology, surgery, urine, virology.

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Previous Indexing

  • Carnivora (1966-1967)

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  1. B01w.050w.150w.900w.649w.313w.750w.250w.216w.250w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Foxes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005589. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005589
  2. Foxes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox
  3. Foxes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8331