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Asinus

Subgenus of mammals

Species / taxontaxonQ2305786

Also known as Equus (Asinus)

Scientific name: Asinus
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1.biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/Equus_(Asinus)
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Rank: subgenus
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1.biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/Equus_(Asinus)
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Parent taxon: Equus
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1.biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/Equus_(Asinus)
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Asinus is a subgenus of Equus that encompasses several subspecies of the Equidae commonly known as wild asses or wild donkeys, characterized by long ears, a lean, straight-backed build, lack of a true withers, a coarse mane and tail, and a reputation for considerable toughness and endurance.

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This zoological name is coordinate with: Asinus
Has use: donkey
Taxon author citation: Gray, 1824
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1.biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/Equus_(Asinus)
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Homonymous taxon: Asinus

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15 identifiers linking Asinus across the web's reference databases

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