leporidae

Thân thiện

A rabbit from the family Leporidae nibbles on a clover in a meadow.

Definition

Noun A family of mammals within the order Lagomorpha, comprising hares and rabbits. This biological family is characterized by herbivorous animals with long ears, short tails, and powerful hind legs adapted for leaping.

Usage

The word "Leporidae" is used as a proper noun to refer to the taxonomic family in scientific and zoological contexts. * The European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) belongs to the family Leporidae. * A key characteristic of Leporidae is their continuously growing incisors.

Advanced Usage

• In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank (family) in biological classification. For example: "The order Lagomorpha includes two living families: Leporidae (hares and rabbits) and Ochotonidae (pikas)."

Variants and Related Words

• Leporid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Leporidae; or relating to this family.
  • Leporid species are found on every continent except Antarctica.

Synonyms

• The hare and rabbit family: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.

Different Meanings

The word "Leporidae" has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy and does not have other common definitions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. hares and rabbits

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Leporidae
• family Leporidae