Bovidae
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A family of animals with hooves that includes cattle, sheep, goats, and antelopes
- noun
- /ˈboʊvɪdeɪ/
- Specialized
:
bóvidos
- Farmers often raise Bovidae animals such as cattle for their milk and meat.
Examples
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In the wild, many Bovidae species can be found grazing on grasslands across different continents.
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Bone structure appears related to anatomy of ruminant mammals constituting the genus Ovis Bovidae, closely allied to Ovis Aries.
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The Bovidae family is known for its diverse species, including sheep and goats.
Synonyms
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A large group of animals with hooves like cows and goats
is the single-word scientific name for the same taxonomic group
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bovidae comes from the Latin root bov- meaning 'cow', and you can see the same root in bovine, which means 'cow-like'. So Bovidae is the family name for 'cow-like' hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and antelopes.