genus alcelaphus

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Noun genus alcelaphus has 1 sense

Alcelaphus, genus Alcelaphus - African antelopes: hartebeests
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Bovidae, family Bovidae
--₁ has members: hartebeest

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Genus Alcelaphus

Definition:

The genus Alcelaphus refers to a group of herbivorous antelopes belonging to the Bovidae family, commonly known as hartebeest. This genus includes several species of large African antelopes characterized by their long legs, an elongated face, and curved horns.

Sample Sentences:

The genus Alcelaphus encompasses several species of hartebeest, such as the Western hartebeest.
The hartebeest, belonging to the genus Alcelaphus, is well-adapted to open grasslands.
The population of Alcelaphus buselaphus is declining due to habitat loss.

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