elaphurus

Thân thiện

A large elaphurus stands in a marshy meadow.

Definition

1. 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".

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Cervidae

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Elaphurus
• genus Elaphurus