Oryctolagus (Noun)
Meaning
Old World rabbits.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Oryctolagus is a genus of Old World rabbits, primarily native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
- The most common species of Oryctolagus is the European rabbit, found throughout much of southern Europe and parts of western Asia.
- A major factor contributing to the success of the Oryctolagus in their habitats is their rapid reproductive cycle.
- Several introduced species of Oryctolagus have been the subject of conservation concern in areas outside of their native range.
- Research has been conducted to understand the evolutionary relationships among various Oryctolagus species.