Odocoileus
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A group of North American deer that includes the white-tailed deer and mule deer
- noun
- /ˌoʊdəˈkɔɪliəs/
- Specialized
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Odocoileus
- The potential effects on mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) and other wildlife species include impediments to free movement, the creation of migration bottlenecks, and a reduction in effective winter range size.
- Odocoileus deer
Examples
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The white-tailed deer, known scientifically as Odocoileus virginianus, is often seen in forests across North America.
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Mule deer, classified as Odocoileus hemionus, are famous for their distinctive large ears and adaptability to varied habitats.
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Scientists study the population dynamics of Odocoileus to understand the impact of environmental changes on deer species.
Compounds
Odocoileus hemionus columbianus
- Specialized
9.9
A deer with a black tail that lives in forests of the western mountains
Surface Forms
Odocoileus singular
Odocoilei plural
Etymology
Odocoileus comes from Greek roots odous 'tooth' and koilos 'hollow'. A helpful way to remember it is to think 'hollow tooth', which probably described a feature of their teeth and is why scientists used this name for the group of North American deer.
