Hydropotes inermis lacks antlers
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Hydropotes inermis, commonly known as the water deer, is a small East Asian deer species notable for its lack of antlers and prominent tusk-like canine teeth.
Statements (15)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
biological characteristic
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morphological trait → |
| appliesToCommonName |
water deer
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| appliesToSex |
female
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male → |
| appliesToTaxon |
Hydropotes inermis
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| contrastsWith |
most other deer species have antlers
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| describes |
absence of antlers in Hydropotes inermis
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| distinguishesFrom |
other deer species with antlers
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| isNotedAs |
distinctive feature of Hydropotes inermis
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| isStableTrait |
yes
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| occursInClade |
Cervidae
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| occursInRegion |
East Asia
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| relatedMorphologicalFeature |
Hydropotes inermis has prominent tusk-like upper canine teeth
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| supportsCommonName |
water deer is known for lacking antlers
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Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Cervidae
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exceptionToAntlers |