rupicapra

Thân thiện

A rupicapra stands on a rocky mountain slope.

Definition

Noun 1. A genus of goat-antelopes: Rupicapra is the scientific genus name for a specific type of even-toed ungulate mammal, commonly known as the chamois. It refers to the taxonomic group containing these agile, goat-like animals found in European mountain ranges.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist studied the behavior of Rupicapra rupicapra, the Alpine chamois.
  • Several species within the genus Rupicapra are adapted to steep, rocky terrain.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The word is primarily used in zoological, biological, and taxonomic contexts. It is often followed by a species name (e.g., for the Pyrenean chamois).
• Capitalization: As a genus name, it is always capitalized and italicized in scientific writing.

Variants and Related Words

• Chamois (noun): The common name for animals of the genus .
  • The chamois is known for its sure-footedness on cliffs.
• Rupicaprid (adjective/noun): Relating to or characteristic of the genus ; a member of this genus.
• Rupicaprine (adjective): Of or pertaining to the chamois or the genus .

Synonyms

• Chamois
• Goat-antelope (general category)

Học thuật

Noun

1. chamois

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Rupicapra
• genus Rupicapra