Definition

Noun: - A taxonomic genus within the family Bovidae, consisting of a single extant species, the muskox (Ovibos moschatus). It is a biological classification for this large Arctic mammal characterized by its thick coat and curved horns.

Usage

• The term is used in scientific, zoological, and taxonomic contexts to classify and discuss the muskox and its evolutionary relationships.
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Advanced Usage

• In phylogenetic studies, is often discussed in relation to other caprines (goats, sheep, and their relatives), highlighting its unique evolutionary path in the Arctic.
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Variants and Related Words

• Ovibos: Often used synonymously with in taxonomic shorthand.
• muskox / musk-ox (): The common name for the single living species within this genus.
• Bovidae: The biological family containing this genus.
• Caprinae: The subfamily (goat-antelopes) to which this genus belongs.

Synonyms

• Muskox genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
• (There are no direct taxonomic synonyms, as genus names are unique and standardized.)

Related Phrases / Terms

• Type species: is the type species for .
• Monotypic genus: A genus containing only one recognized species, which applies to in modern taxonomy.

Noun

1. consisting of the musk-ox