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Antidorcas marsupialis
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Antidorcas marsupialis is the scientific name for springbok, the emblematic southern African gazelle-antelope. As a variety label it denotes true springbok venison in formal trade and scientific documentation. Meat is fine, dark pink to red, and delicately gamey—among the mildest commercial African antelope meats. Loins are restaurant favourites; the species underpins much South African game-meat volume.
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FineMild Fine MeatMild GameSouthern AfricanSpecies FormalTaxonomic LabelTrade FormalTrue Springbok
History
Linnaean classification established Antidorcas marsupialis for the springbok.
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Scientific and farm records used the binomial for springbok management.
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Export paperwork cited the species name for springbok venison shipments.
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Dual labelling with common and scientific names aided restaurant procurement.