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genus ammotragus

 

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Noun genus ammotragus has 1 sense
  1. Ammotragus, genus Ammotragus - genus of wild sheep
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Bovidae, family Bovidae
    --1 has members:
     aoudad, arui, audad, Barbary sheep, maned sheep, Ammotragus lervia

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Genus Ammotragus

Description:

Genus Ammotragus refers to a group of mammalian species belonging to the family Bovidae and subfamily Caprinae. These species are commonly known as Barbary sheep or Aoudad. They are native to the mountainous regions of North Africa.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun - Zoology

The genus Ammotragus includes one species, Ammotragus lervia, which is a wild sheep characterized by its long, thick coat of reddish-brown fur and impressive curved horns.

Example Sentence: The Barbary sheep, belonging to the genus Ammotragus, can be found in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

Sense 2:

Noun - Taxonomy

Genus Ammotragus is classified under the Bovidae family and Caprinae subfamily in the animal taxonomy.

Example Sentence: The genus Ammotragus is closely related to other Caprinae species, such as goats and sheep.

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