Definition

1. Noun:
   • A very hairy mammoth species: Mammuthus primigenius refers to an extinct species of mammoth characterized by a thick, long, shaggy coat of hair. It was widespread in colder regions of the Northern Hemisphere during the Pleistocene epoch. This species is commonly known as the woolly mammoth.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The frozen remains of Mammuthus primigenius have been found remarkably well-preserved in Siberian permafrost.
  • Scientists study the DNA of Mammuthus primigenius to understand its evolution and ecology.
  • Cave paintings in Europe often depict Mammuthus primigenius, showing it was known to early humans.

Advanced Usage

• In paleontological context: The name is used in formal scientific writing to specify this particular species within the genus .
  • The study focused on the tusk growth rings of Mammuthus primigenius to infer climatic conditions.

Variants and Related Words

• Woolly mammoth (n): The common name for .
  • The woolly mammoth is an iconic creature of the Ice Age.
• Mammoth (n): The general term for large, extinct, elephant-like mammals of the genus .
  • Several mammoth species roamed North America.

Synonyms

• Woolly mammoth: The direct and most common synonym.
• Northern mammoth: A less common descriptive synonym.

Related Terms and Phrases

• Megafauna: Large animals, a category which includes .
• Pleistocene extinction: The event during which and other large mammals died out.

Noun

1. very hairy mammoth common in colder portions of the northern hemisphere