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genus Capra

genus Capra

8.3
A group of mammals that includes domestic and wild goats
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈkæprə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Capra
  • The Alpine ibex is a member of the genus Capra, native to the European Alps.

Examples

  • The genus Capra includes both wild and domestic species of goats.

  • The genus Capra includes several species of goats.

  • Researchers studied the adaptations present within the genus Capra to understand their survival in harsh environments.

  • Did you know that genus Capra contains both domestic and wild goats?

  • The genus Capra includes both wild and domestic species of goats.

  • Researchers studied the adaptations present within the genus Capra to understand their survival in harsh environments.

  • The Alpine ibex is a member of the genus Capra, native to the European Alps.

Synonyms

Capra
vsgenus Capra
  • Specialized
8.5

A group of animals that includes domestic and wild goats

is more technical, adding family classification and named examples

Surface Forms

genus Capra singular
genera Capra plural

Morphology

genus + Capra

The phrase combines the noun 'genus' (a taxonomic rank) with the proper name 'Capra' (the genus of goats), so its meaning — the taxonomic group Capra that includes goats — is directly derivable from its parts. This is a standard, compositional scientific naming pattern used cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would understand it.

Etymology

Genus Capra comes from Latin: Capra means 'goat' and genus means 'group' of related animals, so the name simply refers to the group of goats, both domestic and wild.