genus strepsiceros Synonyms
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genus strepsiceros Meaning
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genus strepsiceros (n)
African antelopes: kudus; bongos; nyalas; bushbucks
genus strepsiceros Sentence Examples
- The common impala (Aepyceros melampus) belongs to the genus Strepsiceros, within the family Bovidae.
- Strepsiceros contains two recognized species: the greater kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros) and the lesser kudu (Strepsiceros imberbis).
- The genus Strepsiceros is characterized by its prominent, spiraled horns, which are present in both sexes.
- Strepsiceros species are highly sexually dimorphic, with males being larger and more robust than females.
- The greater kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros) is the largest species in the genus, standing about 5 feet at the shoulder and weighing up to 600 pounds.
- Lesser kudus (Strepsiceros imberbis) are smaller than greater kudus, reaching a height of about 4 feet at the shoulder and weighing up to 400 pounds.
- Strepsiceros species inhabit a variety of habitats, including savannas, woodlands, and scrublands, across eastern and southern Africa.
- Both greater and lesser kudus are herbivorous, feeding primarily on leaves, twigs, and fruits.
- Strepsiceros species are social animals, living in herds of up to 100 individuals.
- Due to habitat loss and hunting, Strepsiceros species are considered vulnerable or endangered, and conservation efforts are underway to protect their populations.
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African antelopes: kudus; bongos; nyalas; bushbucks
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The common impala (Aepyceros melampus) belongs to the genus Strepsiceros, within the family Bovidae.
Strepsiceros contains two recognized species: the greater kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros) and the lesser kudu (Strepsiceros imberbis).
The genus Strepsiceros is characterized by its prominent, spiraled horns, which are present in both sexes.
Strepsiceros species are highly sexually dimorphic, with males being larger and more robust than females.
