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
instanceOf biological characteristic
morphological trait
appliesToCommonName water deer
appliesToSex female
male
appliesToTaxon Hydropotes inermis
contrastsWith most other deer species have antlers
describes absence of antlers in Hydropotes inermis
distinguishesFrom other deer species with antlers
isNotedAs distinctive feature of Hydropotes inermis
isStableTrait yes
occursInClade Cervidae
occursInRegion East Asia
relatedMorphologicalFeature Hydropotes inermis has prominent tusk-like upper canine teeth
supportsCommonName water deer is known for lacking antlers

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Cervidae
exceptionToAntlers

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