genus ovis
Definition
Proper noun: - The taxonomic genus comprising sheep: "Genus Ovis" is the scientific name for the biological genus that includes domestic sheep and their closest wild relatives, such as the mouflon and argali.
Usage Notes
- "Genus Ovis" is used exclusively in scientific, zoological, or academic contexts to classify animals within the family Bovidae. It is not used in everyday conversation.
- The term is always capitalized and italicized in formal writing (), following the convention for genus names.
Examples
- Scientific Classification:
- The domestic sheep is classified under Genus Ovis.
- Fossil records help trace the evolution of Genus Ovis.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomic Hierarchy: Used to specify a group of species sharing common characteristics.
- The study focused on the chromosomal differences within Genus Ovis.
Variants and Related Words
- Ovine (adj): Of, relating to, or characteristic of sheep.
- The disease affects ovine populations.
- Ovis aries (n): The binomial name for the domestic sheep species.
- Ovis canadensis (n): The binomial name for the bighorn sheep.
Synonyms
- Sheep genus: A non-scientific descriptive synonym.
Noun
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sheep
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