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Musk Ox (Noun)

Meaning

Large shaggy-coated bovid mammal of Canada and Greenland; intermediate in size and anatomy between an ox and a sheep.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The musk ox, with its thick coat and curved horns, is well adapted to the harsh Arctic climate.
  • In the Canadian Arctic, musk oxen are often seen roaming the tundra in small herds.
  • The Inuit people have long relied on the musk ox for its meat, hide, and warm qiviut wool.
  • Musk oxen are known for their unique defense mechanism, forming a tight circle to protect themselves from predators.
  • Scientists are studying the musk ox to better understand how it has adapted to the changing Arctic environment.

Synonyms

  • Ovibos Moschatus
  • Musk Sheep
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