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Damaliscus

Damaliscus

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A group of African antelopes with long legs and curved horns
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Damaliscus is easily distinguished by its slightly S-shaped horns.

Examples

  • The Damaliscus is known for its remarkable speed.

  • Researchers observed a decline in Damaliscus populations due to habitat loss.

  • Conservationists are working to reintroduce Damaliscus to areas where they have disappeared.

  • Look at that Damaliscus!

  • Conservationists are working to reintroduce Damaliscus to areas where they have disappeared.

  • Researchers observed a decline in Damaliscus populations due to habitat loss.

  • The Damaliscus is easily distinguished by its slightly S-shaped horns.

Surface Forms

Damaliscus singular
Damaliscuses plural

Etymology

The word Damaliscus comes from the Greek damalis meaning 'heifer' and the ending -iscus meaning 'small', so the name is like 'little heifer' and helps you remember these African antelopes that look a bit like small cows.