Taxonomic Classification of Sheep
The taxonomic classification of domestic sheep is given below:
|
Classification |
Scientific name |
Common term |
|---|---|---|
|
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Animal |
|
Phylum |
Cordata |
Vertebrates |
|
Class |
Mammalia |
Suckle young |
|
Order |
Ungulata |
Hoofed mammals |
|
sub-order |
Artiodactyla |
Even toed ungulata |
|
Section |
Pecora |
Typical ruminants |
|
Family |
Bovidae |
Hollow horned ruminants |
|
Subfamily |
Caprinae |
Sheep and goats |
|
Genus |
Ovis |
Sheep |
|
Species |
Ovis Aries or O.Aries |
Domesticated sheep |
Scientific Name of Sheep
Scientific name of the sheep is Ovis Aries (domestic sheep). Sheep are members of the Bovidae family and the genus Ovis. They were among the first animals domesticated and bred. The Ovis genus includes various species, but Ovis aries specifically refers to the domestic sheep that have been an integral part of human agriculture for centuries. They are very gregarious animals that dwell in flocks. As domesticated ruminants, they have been bred for their wool, meat, and milk.
Table of Content
- What is the Scientific Name of the Sheep?
- List of Scientific Names of Sheep
- Characteristics of Sheep
- Taxonomic Classification of Sheep
- FAQs – Scientific Name of Sheep