hippotragus

Thân thiện

A majestic hippotragus stands on the African savanna.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of large African antelopes: "Hippotragus" is the scientific genus name for a group of large, horselike antelopes native to Africa, commonly known as sable antelopes and roan antelopes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Hippotragus niger, or sable antelope, is known for its impressive curved horns.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting species within the genus Hippotragus.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss specific antelope species.
  • The study focused on the evolutionary history of the Hippotragus genus.

Variants and Related Words

• Hippotragine (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the genus .
  • The researcher noted several hippotragine features in the fossil.

Synonyms

• Sable antelope (for ).
• Roan antelope (for ).

Học thuật

Noun

1. sable antelopes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Hippotragus
• genus Hippotragus