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Antidorcas marsupialis

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The scientific name for a springbok is Antidorcas marsupialis.

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What is the scientific name of springbok?

Antidorcas marsupialishttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springbok_Antelope


Why is a springbok classified a marsupial?

It isn't. A springbok is a member of the antelope family, and thus is a placental mammal, not a marsupialAlthough Springboks have the scientific name Antidorcas marsupialias, this in no way indicates they are in an order of marsupials (Superorder or Supercohort Marsupialia). The scientific name of "marsupialis" comes from the Latin "marsupium", meaning "pocket", but the springbok does not have a marsupium. The name came aout because this animal has a pocket-like flap of skin extending from about halfway down the back, to the tail.


How did the springbok gets it name?

The springbok is a small African deer. Springbok is a 2-part name: from Afrikaans, meaning to spring or leap up; plus Middle Dutch bok or male deer.


What is the name for leaping antelopes?

Springbok


What is a seven letter name for large antelope ending in bok?

Springbok or steenbok. Also gemsbok, a local name for an oryx in southern Africa.


What was the Name of BR B1 locomotive 60001?

springbok


Name of African Antelope begins with s?

springbok


What is the name of the animal on one rand coin?

springbok


What is the name of a baby springbok?

There are two different terms that are commonly used to refer to a young springbok. They are either called sprinbok lambs or fawns.


What is another name for an anterlope?

antelope ! springbok gazelle etc


What is a name for antelope that begins with s?

Sable or Springbok or Steenbok


Is the springbok a carnivore?

No, the Springbok is a herbivore.