Definition

1. Noun:
   • A taxonomic genus within the family Bovidae: "genus Capricornis" refers to a biological classification grouping comprising the serows, which are goat-antelopes native to mountainous regions of Asia.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The serow belongs to the genus Capricornis.
  • Biologists are studying the evolutionary history of genus Capricornis.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in scientific literature to specify this particular genus.
  • The species was reclassified under the genus Capricornis.

Variants and Related Words

• Capricornis (n): The standard form of the genus name.
• Serow (n): The common name for any member of this genus.
  • The Japanese serow (Capricornis crispus) is a well-known species.

Synonyms

• Serows: This is the common name for the members of this genus, often used synonymously in a non-taxonomic context.
  • The forest is home to several serows (genus Capricornis).

Noun

1. serows