antilocapra

Thân thiện

A pronghorn antilocapra runs across a grassy plain.

Definition

Noun 1. A genus of mammals: Antilocapra is the type and sole genus of the family Antilocapridae. It comprises a single living species.

Usage Notes

• is a scientific, taxonomic term used in biology and zoology. It is always capitalized.
• It refers specifically to the genus classification, not to the common name of the animal itself.

Examples

• The pronghorn is the only extant species in the genus Antilocapra.
• Antilocapra americana is the scientific name for the pronghorn.
• Fossil records help scientists understand the evolution of the genus Antilocapra.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy, is the genus name that sits between the family (Antilocapridae) and the species (e.g., ).

Variants and Related Words

• Antilocapridae (noun): The family name to which the genus belongs.
• Antilocapra americana (noun): The full binomial (genus and species) name for the pronghorn.

Synonyms

• Pronghorn genus: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.

Different Meanings

This word has only one specific meaning in scientific classification. It does not have general or idiomatic uses.

Học thuật

Noun

1. type and sole genus of the Antilocapridae comprising one species

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Antilocapra
• genus Antilocapra