What is another word for Hyemoschus Aquaticus?

Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪɪmˌɒst͡ʃəs əkwˈatɪkəs] (IPA)

Hyemoschus Aquaticus is commonly known as the water chevrotain, a small deer-like mammal that lives in the dense undergrowth surrounding rivers and swamps in Sub-Saharan Africa. There are several synonyms used for this species, including the African water chevrotain, the fanged deer, and the water deer. Some indigenous African communities refer to the water chevrotain as "Ngedere" or "Gvengvem" in the Yoruba and Bamileke languages, respectively. Interestingly, despite its name, the water chevrotain is not a true aquatic animal and is only found near water sources for protection and to access food. Regardless of its name or synonym, the water chevrotain remains a fascinating and elusive creature.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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