Equus (genus) - Wikipedia
Equus (/ ˈ ɛ k w ə s, ˈ iː k w ə s /) [3] is a genus of mammals in the family Equidae, which includes horses, asses, and zebras. Within the Equidae, Equus is the only recognized extant genus, comprising seven living species.
ADW: Equus: INFORMATION
Equus is a relatively small group within the Order Perissodactyla which contains 8 different grassland herbivore species.
Evolution of Old World Equus and origin of the zebra-ass clade - Nature
2021年5月12日 · The present figure aims to represent the dispersal of the genus Equus in the Old World by E. simplicidens at the beginning of the Pleistocene, and the origin of the extant zebras E. grevyi...
Equidae - Wikipedia
All extant species are in the genus Equus, which originated in North America. Equidae belongs to the order Perissodactyla, which includes the extant tapirs and rhinoceros, and several extinct families. It is more specifically grouped within the superfamily Equoidea, the only other family being the extinct Palaeotheriidae.
Equus | mammal genus | Britannica
In equine. …are placed in the genus Equus. Only the races of E. caballus (including the myriad domestic strains) are called horses; three species (E. zebra, E. burchelli, and E. grevyi) are called zebras; and two (E. asinus and E. hemionus) are usually called wild asses. Read More. Science Mammals Hoofed Mammals.
What Is Equus ? Reconciling Taxonomy and Phylogenetic Analyses
2019年9月12日 · A new, morphology-based phylogenetic tree was used as an initial hypothesis for discussing what taxa Equus encompasses, using four criteria previously used to define the genus category in mammals: phylogenetic gaps, uniqueness of adaptive zone, crown group definition, and divergence time.
Horse - Evolution, Domestication, Anatomy | Britannica
2024年10月26日 · Equus—the genus to which all modern equines, including horses, asses, and zebras, belong—evolved from Pliohippus some 4 million to 4.5 million years ago during the Pliocene. Equus shows even greater development of the spring mechanism in the foot and exhibits straighter and longer cheek teeth.
Equus (genus) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Equus is a genus of mammals in the family Equidae. It includes horses, asses, and zebras. Equus is the only living (extant) genus of horses, and there are seven living species. They are the one-toed horses, and are adapted for living in various types of grasslands.
Evolution of Old World Equus and origin of the zebra-ass clade
2021年5月12日 · The present figure aims to represent the dispersal of the genus Equus in the Old World by E. simplicidens at the beginning of the Pleistocene, and the origin of the extant zebras E. grevyi through the E. stenonis and E. koobiforensis lineage.
Category:Equus (genus) - Wikipedia
Articles relating to the genus Equus, a genus of mammals in the family Equidae, which includes horses, donkeys, and zebras. Within the Equidae, Equus is the only recognized extant genus, comprising seven living species.