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Aepyceros

Aepyceros

9.9
A group of African antelopes that includes the impala
  • noun
  • /ˌiːpɪˈsɪrəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Aepyceros contains only one living species, the impala.

Examples

  • Researchers studying Aepyceros focus on the unique adaptations of the impala to savanna habitats.

  • Many tourists visit Africa to see the Aepyceros in its natural habitat.

  • Fossil records show that Aepyceros had a wider historical range across Africa.

  • The Aepyceros is known for its graceful leaps.

  • Researchers studying Aepyceros focus on the unique adaptations of the impala to savanna habitats.

  • Many tourists visit Africa to see the Aepyceros in its natural habitat.

  • The genus Aepyceros contains only one living species, the impala.

Compounds

Aepyceros melampus
  • Specialized
9.9

A medium African antelope with curved, ridged horns that jumps high

Surface Forms

Aepyceros singular
Aepyceroses plural

Etymology

Aepyceros comes from Greek parts aipys meaning 'high' and keras meaning 'horn', so the name literally says 'high horn'. This is a helpful picture for the impala, the antelope in this genus, which has long, upright horns.