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genus Moschus

genus Moschus

9.9
A group of small deer from Asia whose males have a scent gland
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈmɒskəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Moschus
  • The genus Moschus includes several species of musk deer found in mountainous regions of Asia.

Examples

  • Conservation efforts have focused on protecting animals within the genus Moschus due to poaching for musk.

  • Biologists study the genus Moschus to understand the unique adaptations of musk deer.

  • The genus Moschus includes several species of musk deer.

  • Did you know that the genus Moschus is found mainly in Asia?

  • Biologists study the genus Moschus to understand the unique adaptations of musk deer.

  • Conservation efforts have focused on protecting animals within the genus Moschus due to poaching for musk.

  • The genus Moschus includes several species of musk deer found in mountainous regions of Asia.

Synonyms

Moschus
vsgenus Moschus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small deer from Asia without antlers whose males produce musk used in perfume

is defined by males having a musk gland rather than emphasizing human use

Surface Forms

genus Moschus singular
genera Moschus plural

Morphology

genus + Moschus

The phrase combines the biological term 'genus' (a rank grouping related species) with the taxonomic name 'Moschus', so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it denotes the genus called Moschus containing musk deer. This taxonomic compositional pattern is regular and cross-linguistically common, making the meaning directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

The scientific name genus Moschus comes from the old word 'musk'. Moschus refers to the strong scent made by male musk deer, and genus means a group of related animals, so the name points to this group of musk-scented deer.