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Rupicapra

Rupicapra

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A group of goat-like animals that includes the chamois and lives in European mountains
  • noun
  • /ˌruːpɪˈkæprə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Rupicapra includes two species, found in the mountains of Europe and Anatolia.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the alpine habitat of Rupicapra to understand its adaptations.

  • The Rupicapra is known for its agility on steep slopes.

  • Populations of Rupicapra have been impacted by climate change and human activity.

  • Many Rupicapras inhabit the Alps during the summer.

  • Populations of Rupicapra have been impacted by climate change and human activity.

  • Researchers studied the alpine habitat of Rupicapra to understand its adaptations.

  • The genus Rupicapra includes two species, found in the mountains of Europe and Anatolia.

Synonyms

genus Rupicapra
vsRupicapra
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mountain animals like small wild goats called chamois

is limited to mountain regions of Europe only

Compounds

genus Rupicapra
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of mountain animals like small wild goats called chamois

Rupicapra rupicapra
  • Specialized
9.9

A mountain goat-like animal that lives on rocky European and Asian mountains and has upright horns curved backward

Surface Forms

Rupicapra singular
Rupicapras plural

Etymology

Rupicapra comes from Latin parts rupes 'rock' or 'cliff' and capra 'goat', so it literally means 'rock goat'. That's why the name fits goat-like animals that live on steep mountain rocks.