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Diceros bicornis

Diceros bicornis

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A large African rhino with two horns that is endangered
  • noun
  • South African
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  • The Diceros bicornis population has declined dramatically due to poaching.

Examples

  • The Diceros bicornis is critically endangered.

  • Did you know that the Diceros bicornis has two horns?

  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the Diceros bicornis.

  • The Diceros bicornis is also known as the black rhino.

  • Conservationists are working to protect the habitat of the Diceros bicornis, which is essential for its survival.

  • The Diceros bicornis, a large and distinctive African species, is known for its two prominent horns.

  • Due to extensive poaching, the population of the Diceros bicornis has decreased significantly in recent years.

Synonyms

black rhinoceros
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  • South African
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A large African rhinoceros that has two horns and a pointed upper lip and is now very rare

is described as endangered rather than critically endangered

Surface Forms

Diceros bicornis singular
Diceros bicornis plural

Morphology

Diceros + bicornis

This is a Latin binomial (scientific name) whose parts are not English words and are listed as not found in the dictionary; the taxonomic label does not follow ordinary English compositional patterns. Even if a learner recognised Latin/Greek roots (e.g. bi- / corn-), deriving the exact meaning 'black rhinoceros' or its taxonomic sense would not be predictable for an average B1 learner, so the expression is effectively opaque.

Etymology

The name Diceros bicornis comes from old Greek and Latin words that mean 'two horns'. The parts di- and bi- mean 'two' and ceros and cornis mean 'horn', so the name shows the rhino's two horns.