Genus Odocoileus (Noun)
Meaning
North American deer.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Odocoileus is comprised of the white-tailed deer and mule deer, two of the most widely distributed deer species in North America.
- Odocoileus species have been the focus of conservation efforts due to declining populations and habitat loss.
- Deer within the genus Odocoileus have unique characteristics, such as the distinctive white tail patches found on white-tailed deer.
- Both mule deer and white-tailed deer belong to the genus Odocoileus, with several subspecies present in different regions of North America.
- Wildlife researchers study the genus Odocoileus to better understand the ecology and behavior of North American deer populations.