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Genus Oreamnos

Description:

Genus Oreamnos refers to a small group of mammals that belong to the goat-antelope family and are commonly known as mountain goats. This genus includes two species, the Rocky Mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) and the Himalayan tahr (Oreamnos himalayensis). Mountain goats are well-adapted to living in mountainous regions and are characterized by their agility, impressive climbing abilities, and distinctive physical features.

Senses:

Noun (Biology):

In biology, Genus Oreamnos refers to a taxonomic classification for a group of mountain goats.

Example Sentence: The genus Oreamnos consists of two species, the Rocky Mountain goat and the Himalayan tahr.

Species (Biology):

Genus Oreamnos includes two distinct species, the Rocky Mountain goat and the Himalayan tahr.

Example Sentence: The species Oreamnos americanus is native to North America.

Example Sentence: The species Oreamnos himalayensis is found in the mountainous regions of the Himalayas.

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