Genus Alcelaphus (Noun)
Meaning
African antelopes: hartebeests.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Alcelaphus is a group of African antelopes commonly known as hartebeests.
- Alcelaphus buselaphus is the most widely distributed species within the genus Alcelaphus.
- Hartebeests belonging to the genus Alcelaphus are known for their distinctive horn shapes and colors.
- Taxonomists recognize several species within the genus Alcelaphus, including the Coke's hartebeest and the Lichtenstein's hartebeest.
- The genus Alcelaphus is closely related to other antelope genera, such as Connochaetes and Damaliscus.