Wood Rabbit (Noun)
Meaning
Common small rabbit of North America having greyish or brownish fur and a tail with a white underside; a host for Ixodes pacificus and Ixodes scapularis (Lyme disease ticks).
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The wood rabbit is often found in shaded areas with dense undergrowth where it can feed and hide from predators.
- Several species of Lyme disease ticks, including Ixodes pacificus and Ixodes scapularis, feed on the blood of wood rabbits.
- Wood rabbits can jump relatively long distances when fleeing from danger, helping to protect them from predators.
- Despite its small size, the wood rabbit is known to play a significant role in its ecosystem as both prey and host for various animals.
- Hunters in some regions view the wood rabbit as an important game species due to its abundance and ease of hunting.