Sylvilagus (Noun)
Meaning
North American rabbits.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The eastern cottontail, scientifically known as Sylvilagus floridanus, is a common species found throughout much of North America.
- Sylvilagus aquaticus, or the swamp rabbit, is well adapted to living in wetland environments.
- New England cottontail, Sylvilagus transitionalis, populations have significantly declined in recent years due to habitat loss.
- Some species of Sylvilagus, such as the desert cottontail, can tolerate extremely high temperatures.
- Sylvilagus bachmani, or the brush rabbit, inhabits dense areas of vegetation in the Pacific coastal regions of North America.