asses (mammals)

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Scope note
General term referring to two or more species belonging to the horse family, usually distinguished from the horse by its smaller size, long ears, tuft at end of tail, and black stripe across the shoulders, but differing from zebras, which have stripes all over their bodies.
asses
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024