Leporid (Noun)
Meaning
Rabbits and hares.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The snowshoe hare is a well-known leporid in North American ecosystems.
- In Australia, the introduced European rabbit is considered a major pest species among leporids.
- Some scientists categorize leporids into three subgroups: arboral, burrowing, and semiaquatic species.
- Many leporid species exhibit complex communication strategies using body language and scent markings.
- Despite being an iconic and ecologically significant group, many leporid species face extinction due to habitat loss.