capricornis

Thân thiện

A capricornis stands on a rocky mountainside.

Definition

Noun 1. A genus of mammals: Capricornis is the genus name for serows, which are goat-antelopes native to mountainous regions of Asia. They are medium-sized, hoofed mammals belonging to the subfamily Caprinae.

Usage Notes

• The word is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in zoology and biology. It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (a genus name).
• In everyday language, the common name "serow" is used. is used when specifying the biological classification or discussing different species within this genus.

Examples

• The Japanese serow is classified under the genus .
• species are characterized by their coarse fur and short, sharp horns.
• Researchers are studying the habitat of , the Sumatran serow.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy, is placed within the family Bovidae. Discussions in academic papers often use the full binomial nomenclature (genus and species), e.g., for the Japanese serow.

Variants and Related Words

• Serow (n): The common name for any animal within the genus .
• Caprinae (n): The subfamily containing goats, sheep, ibexes, and serows ().

Synonyms

• Serow (This is the direct common name synonym for members of this genus.)

Different Meanings

• This word has a single, specific meaning in scientific classification. It is not used in general English outside of a zoological context. It should not be confused with "Capricorn," which is an astrological sign.

Học thuật

Noun

1. serows

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Capricornis
• genus Capricornis