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ceratotherium

/ˌsɛr.ə.təʊˈθɪə.ri.əm/

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noun

/ˌsɛr.ə.təʊˈθɪə.ri.əm/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода, относящегося к группе крупных травоядных млекопитающих, обитающих в Африке, широко известных как белые носороги.

A scientific genus name referring to a group of large, herbivorous mammals native to Africa, commonly known as white rhinoceroses.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. African genusC2formalscientific

    A genus of large, herbivorous mammals in the family Rhinocerotidae, native to Africa, characterized by two horns and a wide mouth adapted for grazing.

    ruАфриканский род

    • Ceratotherium simum, commonly known as the white rhinoceros, is the only extant species of this genus.
    • Fossil records show that Ceratotherium species once roamed across much of Africa.
    • The conservation status of Ceratotherium simum is near threatened due to poaching.
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