Ovibos Moschatus (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
- Ovibos moschatus are found in the Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland and are well adapted to the harsh climate.
- The Ovibos moschatus has a thick shaggy coat that protects it from the cold temperatures of the Arctic.
- The Ovibos moschatus is also known as the musk ox and is known for its distinctive odor that it produces from its musk glands.
- The Ovibos moschatus is a herbivore and its diet consists mainly of grasses and lichens.
- The Ovibos moschatus is an important part of the Inuit culture and has been hunted for its meat, hide, and musk for centuries.