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Capra

Capra

8.5
A group of animals that includes domestic and wild goats
  • noun
  • /ˈkæprə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Capra genus includes both domesticated and wild species of goats.

Examples

  • Many mountain goats belong to the Capra genus and inhabit steep, rocky environments.

  • Many species of Capra are found in mountainous regions.

  • Scientists studied various members of the Capra genus to understand their adaptation to alpine conditions.

  • The Capra family is known for its resilience in harsh environments.

  • Many mountain goats belong to the Capra genus and inhabit steep, rocky environments.

  • Scientists studied various members of the Capra genus to understand their adaptation to alpine conditions.

  • The Capra genus includes both domesticated and wild species of goats.

Synonyms

genus Capra
vsCapra
  • Specialized
8.3

A group of mammals that includes domestic and wild goats

is the basic name for that mammal group including goats and wild ones

Compounds

Capra falconeri
  • Specialized
9.9

A large wild mountain goat with long twisted horns that lives in the Himalayas and Central Asia

Capra hircus
  • Specialized
5.6

A goat kept on farms for milk, meat, and fiber

Capra ibex
  • Specialized
9.6

A wild mountain goat with large curved horns

genus Capra
  • Specialized
8.3

A group of mammals that includes domestic and wild goats

Surface Forms

Capra singular
Capras plural

Etymology

Capra comes from Latin and simply means 'goat', and scientists used it as the name for the group of animals that includes domestic and wild goats. A helpful memory is Capricorn, the zodiac sign that is a 'goat', which shows that Capra is all about goats.