Cervidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of mammals: Cervidae is the scientific family name for hoofed, ruminant mammals commonly known as deer. Members of this family are characterized by having antlers (in males, and in females of some species), which are bony structures that are shed and regrown annually.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Cervidae family includes many familiar species like the white-tailed deer and the elk.
- Biologists study the migration patterns of various animals within Cervidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used formally in biological and zoological classifications.
- The order Artiodactyla includes the family Cervidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Cervid (noun): A member of the deer family (Cervidae).
- Moose are the largest living cervids.
Synonyms
- Deer family: The common name for the biological family Cervidae.
Noun
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deer: reindeer; moose or elks; muntjacs; roe deer
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