Lagomorpha - Wikipedia
WebThe lagomorphs (/ ˈ l æ ɡ ə m ɔː r f /) are the members of the taxonomic order Lagomorpha, of which there are two living families: the Leporidae (rabbits and hares) and the Ochotonidae . There are 110 recent species of lagomorph of which 109 are extant, including 10 genera of rabbits (42 species), 1 genus of hare (33 species) and 1 genus ...
List of lagomorphs - Wikipedia
WebLagomorpha is an order of placental mammals, comprising the rabbits, hares, and pikas. Members of this order are called lagomorphs. It currently comprises 93 extant species, which are grouped into 12 genera.
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WebThe lagomorphs (/ ˈ l æ ɡ ə m ɔː r f /) are the members of the taxonomic order Lagomorpha, of which there are two living families: the Leporidae (rabbits and hares) and the Ochotonidae . There are 110 recent species of lagomorph of which 109 are extant, including 10 genera of rabbits (42 species), 1 genus of hare (33 species) and 1 genus ...
Lagomorph | Mammal Characteristics & Behavior | Britannica
WebLagomorph, (order Lagomorpha), any member of the mammalian order made up of the relatively well-known rabbits and hares (family Leporidae) and also the less frequently encountered pikas (family Ochotonidae). Rabbits and hares characteristically have long ears, a short tail, and strong hind limbs.
Lagomorpha - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebLagomorpha is a mammal order. It includes pikas, rabbits and hares. Although lagomorphs look like rodents, they are not rodents, but are closely related to them. They have four incisors on the upper jaw, not two as with rodents. Also, they only eat plant material, not meat as rodents do to some extent.
Lagomorpha - New World Encyclopedia
WebLagomorpha is an order of large-eared, terrestrial mammals that comprises the rabbits, hares, and pikas. Members of the order are characterized by large ears, a second peg-like upper incisor behind the primary incisor, a single layer of enamel in the front incisors, lack of canine teeth, generally hair on the soles of the feet, and the practice ...
ADW: Lagomorpha: INFORMATION
WebLagomorphs have the ability to produce two types of fecal material, one that is wet and eaten again for further nutrient absorption, and one that is dry and discarded. The phylogenetic affinities of lagomorphs are controversial, although recent evidence has suggested that they may be related to rodents. But other groups have also been suggested ...
Lagomorpha Life History | SpringerLink
WebJun 1, 2018 · The term “lagomorph” describes species of the mammalian order Lagomorpha (lit: “hare-form”), which is made up of two families, the hares and rabbits (Leporidae; also known as leporids) and the pikas (Ochotonidae).
Lagomorpha | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WebDec 14, 2006 · Lagomorpha | The Canadian Encyclopedia. Resources. Article. Lagomorpha. Article by M.l. Weston. Published Online December 14, 2006. Last Edited April 25, 2014. Lagomorpha, order of mammals containing 2 families: the rabbits and hares (Leporidae), and the small, lesser-known pikas (Ochotonidae). (© Cheryl Fleishman/Dreamstime) Prev Next.
Pikas, Rabbits, and Hares: Lagomorpha | Encyclopedia.com
WebLagomorphs are small to medium-sized mammals categorized into two families: Leporidae (rabbits and hares) and Ochotonidae (pikas [PEE-kuhz]). Rabbits and hares have long hind legs adapted for running at fast speeds over open ground. Pikas are small mammals with large, round ears and resemble guinea pigs in size and appearance.
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