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Bos
Bos (/bɒs/; from Latin bos, "cow") is a genus of wild and domestic cattle.
Etymology
The term Bos is derived from the Latin word bos, which means cow. The Latin word is possibly related to the Old English bū, both of which are from the Proto-Indo-European root *gwous, meaning "ox, bull, cow".
Species
The genus Bos includes several species, such as:
- Bos taurus: The domestic cattle, also known as the European cattle.
- Bos indicus: The zebu, also known as the Indian cattle.
- Bos grunniens: The yak, a long-haired bovid found throughout the Himalayan region.
- Bos primigenius: The aurochs, an extinct species of large wild cattle that inhabited Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Related Terms
- Bovine: Referring to animals of the genus Bos.
- Bovid: Referring to the family Bovidae, which includes the genus Bos.
- Cattle: Domesticated bovines, usually of the species Bos taurus and Bos indicus.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bos
- Wikipedia's article - Bos
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