Dolichotis
Definition
Noun: * A genus of large rodents: Dolichotis is the scientific genus name for the mara, a large rodent native to South America that resembles a hare or a small deer. It belongs to the cavy family (Caviidae).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Dolichotis is often called the Patagonian hare due to its long legs and ears.
- Dolichotis patagonum is the larger of the two mara species.
- Unlike many rodents, the Dolichotis is primarily diurnal and grazes on grasses.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific/zoological context: The term is used almost exclusively in formal, scientific writing to classify and discuss these animals precisely. In common language, "mara" is preferred.
- The study focused on the social behavior within the genus Dolichotis.
Variants and Related Words
- Mara (n): The common name for animals of the genus .
- We saw a family of maras at the zoo.
- Patagonian mara (n): The full common name for .
- Chacoan mara (n): The common name for .
Synonyms
- Mara: The direct and most common synonym.
- Patagonian hare: A descriptive synonym based on its appearance, though it is not a true hare.
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