Dolichotis (Noun)
Meaning
Maras.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The dolichotis is a genus of large South American rodents commonly known as maras.
- Dolichotis salinicola, also known as the saltwater mara or Salinas Grandes mara, is a threatened species.
- In the wild, the dolichotis typically inhabits areas with undergrowth of shrubs, grass, and dry woodlands.
- Scientists have documented 11 identified subspecies for the Dolichotis patagonum, or Patagonian mara, and up to three others less clearly classified.
- Maras and closely related members are classified in the rodents, as designated under Dolichotis.