Lycyaena
Today, Lycyaena is a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of people in society. Its impact ranges from the personal to the global level, influencing decisions, trends and opinions. Lycyaena has aroused the interest of researchers, academics, professionals and the general public, who seek to understand its implications, causes and possible solutions. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Lycyaena, analyzing its importance, evolution and debates that it currently generates.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Suborder: | Feliformia |
| Family: | Hyaenidae |
| Genus: | †Lycyaena Hensel, 1863 |
Lycyaena is an extinct genus of terrestrial carnivore in the family Hyaenidae. Lycyaena was a cursorial hunting hyaena as opposed to full-time scavenger. It has been suggested by R. F. Ewer that Lycyaena may be a possible ancestor to today's aardwolf (Proteles cristatus).
References
- ^ Turner, A.; Antón, M.; Werdelin, L. (2008). "Taxonomy and evolutionary patterns in the fossil Hyaenidae of Europe". Geobios. 41 (5): 677. doi:10.1016/j.geobios.2008.01.001.
- ^ R. F. Ewer, The Carnivores (1973)
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