#bactrian

• Bactrian — Belonging to Bactria (an ancient historical region in Central Asia), relating to this region or its inhabitants; native to Bactria. In zoology, the term specifically designates the two-humped camel (Camelus bactrianus), native to the cold steppes of East and Central Asia, characterized by extreme resistance to fluctuating temperatures and a dense winter coat.
• Bactrian — The feminine singular form of the adjective Bactrian; belonging to Bactria or originating from there. In zoological taxonomy, the term is constantly utilized within the phrase 'Bactrian camel' to distinguish the two-humped, long-furred Asian species from the single-humped Arabian dromedary adapted to hot desert climates.