(vertebrate zoology) A family of pecoran ruminants in the superfamily Cervoidea, characterized by solid, deciduous antlers; includes deer and elk.
Cervidae
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 | Depending on the species males of the Cervidae family can be called stags harts bucks or bulls while females can be hinds does or cows What are they? Read answer... |
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