alces alces

noun

Meaning

The scientific name for the largest member of the deer family, known as the moose in North America and the elk in Europe.

Examples

In scientific literature, the Eurasian elk is formally classified as Alces alces.
Conservationists are closely monitoring the population density of Alces alces in the northern boreal forests.

Synonyms: moose, elk

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alces alces

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈælsiːz ˈælsiːz/

Definition

The scientific name for the largest member of the deer family, known as the moose in North America and the elk in Europe.

Examples

In scientific literature, the Eurasian elk is formally classified as Alces alces.
Conservationists are closely monitoring the population density of Alces alces in the northern boreal forests.
Although often called different names across the Atlantic, the animal known as Alces alces remains a singular, iconic species.

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