Ovis vignei

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Definition

Noun: * A wild sheep species (Ovis vignei), also known as the urial or shapo, native to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia. It is characterized by a reddish-brown coat and a distinctive beard, especially prominent in males.

Usage
  • The term 'Ovis vignei' is the scientific, taxonomic name for the species. It is used in formal, academic, and zoological contexts.
  • In more general contexts, the common names urial or shapo are typically used.
Examples
  • Scientists are studying the migration patterns of Ovis vignei in the Hindu Kush mountains.
  • The conservation status of Ovis vignei is listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss and hunting.
  • A male urial, or Ovis vignei, can be easily identified by its large, curling horns and long, dark beard.
Advanced Usage
  • The species name 'vignei' honors the French naturalist and explorer, Pierre Victor G. Vignes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Urial (n): The most common English name for .
  • Shapo (n): Another common name for this sheep, used in some regions.
  • Ovis (n): The genus that includes all sheep species, both wild and domestic.
  • Wild sheep (n): A general term for undomesticated sheep species, including .
Synonyms
  • Urial
  • Shapo
Different Meanings
  • This term has only one specific meaning, referring to this particular species of wild sheep. It is not used idiomatically or in phrasal verbs.
Noun
  1. bearded reddish sheep of southern Asia

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