What is another word for Bos Primigenius?
Pronunciation: [bˈɒs pɹɪmˈa͡ɪd͡ʒnɪəs] (IPA) 
Bos Primigenius is a scientific name for the extinct wild ancestor of the domestic cattle. Some of the synonyms for Bos Primigenius are Aurochs, Urus, or Bos Prae-Bos Taurus. Aurochs refers to the wild cattle species found in Europe, Asia and North Africa which were hunted to extinction. Urus is another name given to the large wild cattle that roamed in Europe during the middle ages and was considered to be the ancestor of modern-day cattle. Bos Prae-Bos Taurus, on the other hand, refers to the extinct wild ancestor of the domesticated cattle. Synonyms for Bos Primigenius are important for scientific research as they help scientists to understand the evolution and morphology of cattle species.
