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Lepus (Noun)

Meaning 1

A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Orion and Columba.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Meaning 2

Type genus of the Leporidae: hares.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The genus Lepus is composed of thirty-two species of hares, found across the globe.
  • Lepus californicus, also known as the black-tailed jackrabbit, is a large hare native to western North America.
  • In the family Leporidae, the type genus Lepus contains many well-known species of hares.
  • The genus Lepus has undergone significant taxonomic revisions over the years to accurately classify its diverse species.
  • The European hare, Lepus europaeus, is one of the most widely distributed species within the genus Lepus.

Synonyms

  • Genus Lepus
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