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Equus grevyi

Equus grevyi

9.9
A large zebra from East Africa with narrow, close stripes and a white belly
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Equus grevyi is the largest of all zebra species, known for its slender stripes.

Examples

  • Unlike other zebras, Equus grevyi has a white belly and large rounded ears.

  • Conservationists are working to protect the dwindling populations of Equus grevyi in Kenya and Ethiopia.

  • The Equus grevyi is known for its unique stripe pattern.

  • Did you see the Equus grevyi at the zoo?

  • Conservationists are working to protect the dwindling populations of Equus grevyi in Kenya and Ethiopia.

  • The Equus grevyi is the largest of all zebra species, known for its slender stripes.

  • Unlike other zebras, Equus grevyi has a white belly and large rounded ears.

Synonyms

Grevy's zebra
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  • Specialized
7.8

A large African zebra with narrow, closely set stripes and a white belly found in eastern Africa

omits mentioning the white belly

Surface Forms

Equus grevyi singular
Equus grevy singular

Morphology

Equus + grevyi

The genus name 'Equus' clearly signals a horse-like mammal, so a learner who knows that constituent could infer it refers to an equid (horse/zebra-like animal). However, 'grevyi' is a commemorative species epithet with no lexical meaning, so the specific identity 'Grevy's zebra' cannot be derived from the parts; the expression is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Equus grevyi may come from Latin plus a person's name. Equus means 'horse' in Latin and grevyi honors Jules Grévy, so the name literally means 'Grevy's horse' and is used for the large zebra with narrow, close stripes.