Elaphurus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of Cervidae: "Elaphurus" is a genus within the family Cervidae, which includes deer. It is a taxonomic classification in zoology.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Elaphurus is a genus that contains the Père David's deer.
- The species Elaphurus davidianus is the only surviving member of the genus Elaphurus.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to refer specifically to this genus.
- The phylogenetic study placed Elaphurus close to the genus Cervus.
Variants and Related Words
- Elaphurus davidianus (n): The full scientific name for the Père David's deer, the sole extant species in this genus.
- Cervidae (n): The biological family to which the genus belongs.
Synonyms
- Genus Elaphurus: The formal taxonomic synonym.
- Père David's deer genus: A common name reference for the genus.
Notes
- This is a specialized scientific term. In non-scientific contexts, the common name "Père David's deer" is typically used instead of the genus name "Elaphurus".
Noun
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a genus of Cervidae
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