Definition of "elaphus" [elaphus]

• Deer (attributive) (adjective)

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• "Although arctic examples are rare, it can be a threat where two species lose their distinctive identities, as is happening with the introduction of Sika deer (Cervus nippon) into areas where red deer (C. elaphus) naturally occur."
• "There are two non-native introductions or escapees, Rocky Mountain elk Cervus elaphus and Barbary sheep Ammotragus lervia."
• "Bison Bison bison and elk or wapiti Cervus elaphus were extirpated by the early 1800's."