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Capricornis

Capricornis

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A group of goat-like animals called serows that live in eastern Asia
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Capricornis
  • The genus Capricornis includes several species of serows native to Asia.

Examples

  • Biologists studied the habits of Capricornis in the mountainous regions of Japan.

  • Capricornis is notable for its distinctive backward-curving horns.

  • The Capricornis species are fascinating creatures.

  • Did you know that Capricornis are native to eastern Asia?

  • Capricornis is a genus of goat-antelopes that includes the unique serows found primarily in eastern Asia.

  • Researchers are observing the behavior of Capricornis in their natural habitat within the forests of Japan.

  • The genus Capricornis showcases several distinct species of serows that thrive in hilly regions across Asia.

Synonyms

serow
vsCapricornis
  • Indian
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A wild animal like a goat with short horns and dark fur that lives on mountains

is the scientific genus term for that group rather than the common animal

Surface Forms

Capricornis main

Etymology

Capricornis comes from Latin parts capri- 'goat' and -cornis 'horned', just like the star sign Capricorn ('the goat'). So the name is an easy memory: it refers to a group of goat-like animals with horns.