Ochotona (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Ochotonidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The type genus Ochotona consists of about 30 species of small mammals commonly known as pika.
- Ochotona is the type genus of the Ochotonidae family, which includes all pikas.
- The Ochotona genus is native to mountain ranges in Asia and parts of Eastern Europe.
- Ochotona species are known for their stocky bodies and short ears.
- The Ochotona genus is closely related to rabbits and hares, but is distinct enough to be classified in its own family.