Moschus
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A genus of small deer: "Moschus" is the scientific genus name for musk deer, a group of small, solitary ruminants native to mountainous regions of Asia.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The biologist studied the habitat of Moschus in the Himalayas.
- Moschus is distinguished from other deer by its lack of antlers and the presence of a musk gland.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss species within this specific genus.
- The paper compared the evolutionary traits of Moschus to those of other cervids.
Variants and Related Words
- Musk deer (n): The common name for animals belonging to the genus .
- The musk deer, or Moschus, is hunted for its valuable scent gland.
Synonyms
- Musk deer: The direct common name equivalent for the genus.
Noun
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musk deer
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