genus Ammotragus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of wild sheep: "Genus Ammotragus" is a taxonomic classification in biology, specifically referring to a genus within the family Bovidae. This genus contains a single extant species, the aoudad or Barbary sheep (Ammotragus lervia).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist specialized in studying the genus Ammotragus.
- Genus Ammotragus is native to rocky mountains in North Africa.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in scientific literature to place the aoudad within the broader classification of life.
- The phylogenetic study confirmed the position of genus Ammotragus within the caprids.
Variants and Related Words
- Ammotragus: The simplified form, often used interchangeably in zoological contexts.
- Aoudad (n): The common name for the species .
- Barbary sheep (n): Another common name for the same species.
Synonyms
- Taxonomic genus of the aoudad: A descriptive synonym clarifying its biological meaning.
Related Terms (Scientific Context)
- Caprinae (n): The subfamily containing goats, sheep, and similar species, to which genus Ammotragus belongs.
- Bovidae (n): The family that includes antelopes, cattle, goats, and sheep.
Noun
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genus of wild sheep
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