Capreolus (Noun)
Meaning
Roe deer.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Capreolus capreolus is also known as the western roe deer or simply roe deer and is the most common deer species in Europe.
- A mature male Capreolus is significantly smaller than the white-tailed deer.
- A male Capreolus capreolus grows and loses a new set of antlers each year.
- There are two distinct species within the genus Capreolus: the western roe deer and the eastern roe deer.
- Habitat for Capreolus can range from broad-leaved or mixed woodland to heath and moor.