Genus Bos (Noun)
Meaning
Wild and domestic cattle; in some classifications placed in the subfamily Bovinae or tribe Bovini.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Bos includes wild and domestic cattle, with various species that have adapted to different environments around the world.
- Cattle from the genus Bos are often divided into different subgroups based on their physical characteristics and geographical distribution.
- Some taxonomists group the genus Bos as part of the subfamily Bovinae, which also includes other related species of cattle and antelopes.
- Domesticated cattle from the genus Bos have been selectively bred for thousands of years to produce desirable traits such as increased milk production or faster growth rates.
- Species within the genus Bos, such as the gaur and the banteng, are often threatened by habitat loss and hunting in their native habitats.