Anser Anser (Noun)
Meaning
Common grey wild goose of Europe; ancestor of many domestic breeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The anser anser is a protected species in many countries due to its declining populations and habitat loss.
- The domestic goose found on many farms originated from the anser anser, a grey wild goose native to Europe.
- Ansers are highly social birds, often forming large flocks that forage for grasses, plants, and aquatic vegetation.
- Wild anser anser populations have decreased significantly since the introduction of hunting regulations and habitat destruction.
- Zoologists study the anser anser to understand the evolutionary relationships between domesticated geese and their wild ancestors.