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Procavia

Procavia

9.9
A group of small mammals that live on rocks, often in colonies, including the rock hyrax
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • Four hyrax species exist, and they fall within three genera: Procavia, Heterohyrax, and Dendrohyrax.

Examples

  • Rock Hyrax or Dassie (Procavia capensis)

    Academic text (2003)

  • The two species of hyrax commonly found in East Africa are: Rock Hyrax or Dassie (Procavia capensis).

    Academic text (2003)

  • The rock hyrax, belonging to the genus Procavia, is found in rocky habitats throughout Africa.

  • Scientists study Procavia to understand the evolution of social behavior in mammals.

  • The animal known as the rock hyrax is classified under the genus Procavia.

Compounds

Procavia capensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small, furry mammal that lives on rocky hills and cliffs in Africa and the Middle East

Surface Forms

Procavia main

Etymology

Procavia can be remembered by its cavia part, which sounds like 'cavy', so imagine a small, furry 'cavy' like a guinea pig living on rocks. So Procavia is the genus name for the 'rock hyrax' and its relatives.