genus bos (Meaning)
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genus bos (n)
wild and domestic cattle; in some classifications placed in the subfamily Bovinae or tribe Bovini
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus bos
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus bos Sentence Examples
- The genus Bos includes domestic cattle, yaks, and buffaloes.
- Bos taurus refers to a specific breed of domestic cattle.
- The genetic diversity within the genus Bos is significant.
- Bos indicus is a humped variety of cattle well-adapted to tropical regions.
- Yaks, belonging to the genus Bos, are characterized by their shaggy coats and ability to thrive in high-altitude environments.
- Buffaloes in the genus Bos play an important role in agriculture and cultural practices.
- The genus Bos diverged from other bovine lineages approximately 2.5 million years ago.
- Bos primigenius, the aurochs, was an extinct species of wild cattle.
- Modern domestic cattle breeds trace their ancestry to Bos primigenius.
- The study of the genus Bos has provided valuable insights into the evolution and domestication of cattle.
FAQs About the word genus bos
wild and domestic cattle; in some classifications placed in the subfamily Bovinae or tribe Bovini
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Bos includes domestic cattle, yaks, and buffaloes.
Bos taurus refers to a specific breed of domestic cattle.
The genetic diversity within the genus Bos is significant.
Bos indicus is a humped variety of cattle well-adapted to tropical regions.
