Genus Damaliscus (Noun)
Meaning
African antelopes: sassabies.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Damaliscus includes several species of African antelopes commonly known as sassabies.
- Damaliscus lunatus is the scientific name for the topi, a type of antelope in the genus Damaliscus.
- The topi and the sassaby share some similarities as both belong to the genus Damaliscus.
- In the genus Damaliscus, the topi is the most widespread species and can be found in multiple habitats.
- Damaliscus pygargus, or the blesbok and the bontebok, are both closely related to sassabies in the genus Damaliscus.