Genus Sylvilagus (Noun)
Meaning
North American rabbits.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Sylvilagus includes several species of North American rabbits, such as the eastern cottontail and the desert cottontail.
- The eastern cottontail, a member of the genus Sylvilagus, is one of the most common rabbit species in North America.
- Rabbits in the genus Sylvilagus are known for their distinctive long ears and powerful hind legs.
- The genus Sylvilagus is a diverse group of North American rabbits, with over 30 recognized species.
- The desert cottontail, a species within the genus Sylvilagus, is well adapted to the hot and dry conditions of the southwestern United States.