A large domesticated herbivorous mammal belonging to the Equidae family, characterized by strong social structures and remarkable evolutionary adaptation to terrestrial environments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Global distribution across temperate grasslands, prairies, steppes, and managed agricultural landscapes on multiple continents
Ecological Role
Critical in human agricultural development, transportation, ecosystem maintenance, and cultural interactions across civilizations
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Dense hair coat varying in color and texture, protective epidermal layer, high thermoregulatory efficiency
- LIMBS WINGS Single-toed hooves, powerful hindquarters, flexible shoulder and leg joints enabling high-speed locomotion and agile movement
- HEAD SENSORY Large cranial cavity, prominent ears, binocular vision, acute hearing, sophisticated olfactory capabilities
- BODY STRUCTURE Large quadrupedal mammal, typically 1.4-1.8 m tall at shoulder, body mass between 380-1,000 kg, muscular build with elongated limbs and robust skeletal structure
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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