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Muskox

Ovibos moschatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Bovidae ›Genus: Ovibos

About

The muskox (Ovibos moschatus), also spelled musk ox and musk-ox (in Inuktitut: ᐅᒥᖕᒪᒃ, umingmak), is an Arctic mammal of the family Bovidae, noted for its thick coat and for the strong odor emitted during the seasonal rut by males, from which its name derives. This musky odor is used to attract females during mating season. Its Inuktitut name "umingmak" translates to "the bearded one". Muskoxen primarily live in Greenland and the Canadian Arctic of the Northwest...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Muskox?
The scientific name of Muskox is Ovibos moschatus.
What kingdom does Muskox belong to?
Muskox belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Muskox belong to?
Muskox belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Muskox belong to?
Muskox belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Muskox belong to?
Muskox belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Muskox belong to?
Muskox belongs to the family Bovidae.
What genus does Muskox belong to?
Muskox belongs to the genus Ovibos.