Dama dama
Definition
- Noun:
- A small Eurasian deer: "Dama dama" is the scientific name for the fallow deer, a species of deer native to Eurasia but introduced to many other parts of the world. It is characterized by its medium size, palmate antlers in males, and often a spotted coat.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The park is home to a herd of Dama dama. (The park is home to a herd of fallow deer.)
- Dama dama is easily distinguished from other deer by its distinctive antlers. (The fallow deer is easily distinguished from other deer by its distinctive antlers.)
Advanced Usage
- In scientific/zoological contexts: The term "Dama dama" is used formally to specify the species, especially in academic or conservation writing.
- The study focused on the population dynamics of Dama dama in the region. (The study focused on the population dynamics of the fallow deer species in the region.)
Variants and Related Words
- Fallow deer (n): The common English name for .
- We saw a group of fallow deer grazing in the meadow.
- Cervid (n): A member of the deer family (Cervidae), which includes .
- Doe (n): A female fallow deer.
- Buck (n): A male fallow deer.
Synonyms
- Fallow deer: The direct common name synonym.
- European fallow deer: A more specific common name.
Related Phrases
- A herd of fallow deer: The standard collective noun for a group of .
- A large herd of fallow deer crossed the path.
Notes
- Capitalization: In scientific nomenclature, the genus name () is capitalized, while the species epithet () is not, and the entire binomial name is typically italicized: .
- Common Confusion: It should not be confused with other deer species like the red deer () or the roe deer ().
Noun
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small Eurasian deer
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