Genus Alces (Noun)
Meaning
Elk or moose.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Alces is a type of large deer that includes the moose and its close relatives.
- Moose, also known as Alces alces, are the largest members of the deer family.
- The genus Alces is native to northern parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Alces is a monotypic genus, meaning it only contains one species, the moose.
- The genus Alces is characterized by its large size and distinctive antlers.