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genus Alcelaphus

genus Alcelaphus

9.9
A large African antelope with a long face and curved horns
  • noun
  • Specialized
: género Alcelaphus
  • The genus Alcelaphus includes several species of hartebeests found across Africa.

Examples

  • Members of the genus Alcelaphus are notable for their elongated heads and curved horns.

  • The genus Alcelaphus is well-known for its members, including the topi and the hartebeest, which inhabit grasslands.

  • Scientists have studied the migration patterns of animals within the genus Alcelaphus.

  • The genus Alcelaphus includes several species of hartebeests.

  • Did you know the genus Alcelaphus is native to Africa?

  • A fascinating fact about the genus Alcelaphus is that they are often found in large herds, making them easy to observe in the wild.

  • Researchers are focusing on conservation efforts for the genus Alcelaphus due to declining populations in their natural habitat.

Synonyms

Alcelaphus
vsgenus Alcelaphus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large African antelopes called hartebeests with long heads and sloping backs

is the identical group but uses a formal taxonomic label

Surface Forms

genus Alcelaphus singular
genera Alcelaphus plural

Morphology

genus + Alcelaphus

This is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Alcelaphus' yields 'the genus called Alcelaphus' (a group of African antelopes). The meaning is directly compositional and follows standard naming patterns in biology that are cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Genus Alcelaphus may come from old Greek parts like alce and elaphus, with elaphus meaning 'deer'. So the name paints a picture of a large deer-like animal with a long face and horns, which fits the hartebeests in this genus.