woolly rhinoceros
Definition
Noun: 1. An extinct species of rhinoceros: The woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis) was a large mammal characterized by a thick coat of long hair and two horns on its snout. It lived during the Pleistocene epoch in the cold Arctic regions of Europe and Asia.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Scientists study fossils to learn about the life of the woolly rhinoceros.
- Cave paintings in France depict the woolly rhinoceros alongside other Ice Age animals.
- The woolly rhinoceros was well-adapted to the harsh, icy climate of the last glacial period.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in paleontology and discussions about prehistoric megafauna.
- The discovery of a nearly complete woolly rhinoceros carcass in Siberian permafrost provided unprecedented genetic data.
Variants and Related Words
- Woolly rhino (n): A common informal shortening of "woolly rhinoceros."
- Coelodonta antiquitatis (n): The scientific binomial name for the species.
Synonyms
- Ice Age rhinoceros: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the time period.
- Hairy rhinoceros: A less common, descriptive synonym focusing on its physical trait.
Noun
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extinct thick-haired species of Arctic regions
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