gazella thomsoni
Definition
- Noun:
- A specific species of gazelle: "Gazella thomsoni" is the scientific name for Thomson's gazelle, a small, fast antelope native to East Africa. It is known for being one of the smallest gazelle species.
Usage
- The term "Gazella thomsoni" is used primarily in scientific, zoological, or academic contexts to refer precisely to this species. In general English, the common name "Thomson's gazelle" is more frequently used.
Examples
- Noun:
- The plains were dotted with herds of Gazella thomsoni. (The plains were dotted with herds of Thomson's gazelle.)
- A study focused on the migration patterns of Gazella thomsoni. (A study focused on the migration patterns of Thomson's gazelle.)
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The name follows the standard scientific convention of (Gazella) (thomsoni). It is always written in italics, with the genus name capitalized.
Variants and Related Words
- Thomson's gazelle (n): The common English name for .
- Gazelle (n): The general term for animals in the genus .
Synonyms
- Thomson's gazelle: The direct and most common synonym in non-scientific language.
Noun
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East African gazelle; the smallest gazelle
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