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.