Definition

1. Proper noun (Taxonomy):
   • A genus of antelopes: "Genus Antilope" is the scientific name for a specific genus within the family Bovidae. It is a taxonomic rank grouping together species that are closely related. This genus is characterized by specific morphological and genetic traits.
   • The genus containing the blackbuck: The primary and often sole extant species recognized within this genus is the blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra).

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The blackbuck is classified under the genus Antilope. (This sentence states the taxonomic placement of the animal.)
  • Biologists study the evolutionary history of genus Antilope. (This sentence uses the term in a scientific context discussing the genus as a whole.)

Advanced Usage

• In binomial nomenclature: The genus name is always capitalized and italicized. The full scientific name for the blackbuck is , where "Antilope" is the genus.
• In taxonomic discussions: Used to discuss characteristics, evolution, or relationships shared by members of this genus, primarily in contrast to other antelope genera like or .

Variants and Related Words

• Antilope (n): The standardized form of the genus name used in scientific literature.
• Antilopinae (n): The subfamily name that includes genus and other related antelope genera.
• antelope (n, common noun): The general English word for bovid animals belonging to various genera in the subfamily Antilopinae, including but not limited to .

Synonyms

• Blackbuck genus: A descriptive synonym referencing its most well-known member.
• (In taxonomic contexts, scientific genus names are unique and do not have true synonyms, but they can be referred to descriptively.)

Related Phrases

• Member of the genus Antilope: A phrase used to describe an animal's taxonomic classification.
  • The blackbuck is a prominent member of the genus Antilope.

Notes

• The term "genus Antilope" is primarily used in scientific, zoological, or academic writing. In everyday English, one would simply refer to the "blackbuck."
• It is important to distinguish between the capitalized, italicized proper noun (the genus) and the common noun "antelope" (which refers to a broader group of animals).

Noun

1. blackbucks