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genus alces

 

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Noun genus alces has 1 sense
  1. Alces, genus Alces - elk or moose
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Cervidae, family Cervidae
    --1 has members: elk, European elk, moose, Alces alces

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Genus Alces

Definition:

The genus Alces is a scientific classification term for the moose or elk, which is a large deer-like mammal.

Sense 1 - Popular:

In popular usage, genus Alces refers to the moose, the largest of all deer species found in North America.

Example Sentence:

The genus Alces includes the iconic bull moose, known for its impressive antlers.

Sense 2 - Local:

Locally, genus Alces can refer to specific species or subspecies of moose found in particular geographical regions.

Example Sentence:

In Alaska, the genus Alces gigas, also called the Alaska moose, is the largest subspecies of moose in the world.

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