Cervus
Sign in to saveCervus is a genus of deer that primarily are native to Eurasia, although one species occurs in northern Africa and another in North America. In addition to the species presently placed in this genus, it has included a whole range of other species now commonly placed in other genera. Additionally, the species-level taxonomy is in a state of flux.
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Cervus is a genus of deer native mainly to Eurasia, with a few species found in northern Africa and North America. The group matters because it represents an important part of deer diversity, though scientists continue to debate exactly which species belong in this genus and how to classify them.
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Taxonomy · GBIF
GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassMammalia
- OrderArtiodactyla
- FamilyCervidae
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13 sectionsContents
- Taxonomy
- Genus
- Species
- Red deer species group
- Sika deer species group
- Phylogeny
- Fossil species
- Mating system
- Female-female competition
- Secondary sexual traits
- Indirect benefits
- References
- External links
Cervus is a genus of deer that primarily are native to Eurasia, although one species occurs in northern Africa and another in North America. In addition to the species presently placed in this genus, it has included a whole range of other species now commonly placed in other genera. Additionally, the species-level taxonomy is in a state of flux.
==Taxonomy==