The lagomorphs (/ ˈlæɡəmɔːrf /) are the members of the taxonomic order Lagomorpha, of which there are two living families: the Leporidae (rabbits and hares) and the Ochotonidae (pikas).

Lagomorph, (order Lagomorpha), any member of the mammalian order made up of the relatively well-known rabbits and hares (family Leporidae) and also the less frequently encountered pikas (family Ochotonidae).

2022年12月29日 · Lagomorphs are an order of animals that currently consists of two families that include hares, rabbits, and pikas. They are animals with a very wide worldwide distribution, either by natural origin or by introduction, with a great success in evolution and adaptation.

European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) Large-eared pika (Ochotona macrotis). Lagomorpha is an order of placental mammals, comprising the rabbits, hares, and pikas.Members of this order are called lagomorphs. It currently comprises 93 extant species, which are grouped into 12 genera.Lagomorphs live on every major landmass except Antarctica, and in a variety of …

Lago­morphs are small to medium-sized an­i­mals that in many ways re­sem­ble large ro­dents. They have a rudi­men­tary or short tail. Folds of skin on the lips can meet be­hind the in­cisors so that gnaw­ing can take place with the mouth cav­ity closed. …

Lagomorpha is an order of large-eared, terrestrial mammals that comprises the rabbits, hares, and pikas. Members of the order are characterized by large ears, a second peg-like upper incisor behind the primary incisor, a single layer of enamel in the front incisors, lack of canine teeth, generally hair on the soles of the feet, and the practice ...

2018年5月18日 · Lagomorphs are herbivorous mammals such as rabbits, hares, and pikas in the order Lagomorpha. Because they exploit similar ecological niches, lagomorphs and rodents (order Rodentia) are rather similar in many aspects of their morphology and behavior.

The evolution and systematics of the Lagomorpha (pikas, rabbits, and hares) has a rich tradition of controversy, prompting one paleontologist to author a paper several decades ago entitled, "What, if anything, is a rabbit?"

Species of the order Lagomorpha are those that have been domesticated as companion animals or used for meat, fiber, and biomedical research, and those free-ranging members that serve as important constituents of food webs and reservoirs of …

2025年2月13日 · Lagomorphs, a group of mammals that includes rabbits, hares, and pikas, are well-adapted herbivores found in a variety of environments worldwide. These medium-sized animals are known for their long ears, strong hind legs, and short tails. Their powerful back limbs help them leap and quickly change direction, making it easier to escape predators.