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Raphicerus

Raphicerus

9.9
A small African antelope that lives in open grasslands and savannas
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Raphicerus
  • The Raphicerus genus includes the well-known steenbok of southern Africa.

Examples

  • The Raphicerus antelopes are adapted to open grassland environments.

  • Scientists studied the habitat preferences of several Raphicerus species.

  • The Raphicerus is known for its agility.

  • Did you see a Raphicerus during the safari?

  • Scientists studied the habitat preferences of several Raphicerus species in the savanna.

  • The Raphicerus antelopes thrive in open grassland environments across Africa.

  • The Raphicerus genus includes the well-known steenbok, a small antelope found in southern Africa.

Synonyms

steenbok
vsRaphicerus
  • South African
1 9.9

A small African antelope with large ears and short horns

is the genus name covering these small antelopes rather than a single species
steinbok
vsRaphicerus
  • South African
9.9

A small, thin African deer-like animal with short horns and reddish-brown fur

is the broader genus covering related small antelopes not only that species

Compounds

Raphicerus campestris
  • Specialized
9.9

A small reddish brown antelope from southeastern Africa that lives alone in grasslands

Surface Forms

Raphicerus singular
Raphiceruses plural

Etymology

Raphicerus likely comes from Greek parts raphis 'needle' and -cerus 'horn'. So the name paints a picture of a small African antelope with thin, needle-like horns, which fits the steenboks in this genus.