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Linnaean classification: Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Capra Species: Capra nubiana Regulator: The nubian ibex is a regulator because it is a warm-blooded organism. Therefore, its internal conditions are not dependent on the external environment as it is able to maintain relatively constant internal conditions and homeostasis. Migration: The nubian ibex is a migrant species because, although it tends to stay in its specific habitat and region (the desert), it does move around a lot, almost constantly, looking for food when it is scarce. Specialist: The nubian ibex is a specialist because it tends to live in mountainous desert areas, rather than a variety of biomes and habitats. Consumer: The nubian ibex is a consumer because it does not produce its own food and relies on other organisms for its nutrients. Herbivore: The nubian ibex is an herbivore because its diet mainly consists of grass, leaf buds, and leaves. Niche: Nubian ibexes live in rough dry mountainous terrain where they eat mainly grasses and leaves and are preyed upon by leopards, eagles and bearded vultures. Nubian ibexes live in herds composed solely of males or females. Although it is only found in hot, dry environments, the Nubian ibex can tolerate a wide range of conditions, as it can eat a variety of grasses and plants. Nubian ibexes have typically 1 offspring a year, females being ready to mate at 3 years, males at 6. |
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