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lagomorph
This term is a precise biological classification used primarily in zoology and veterinary science. It distinguishes rabbits, hares, and pikas from rodents, which only have one pair of upper incisors. Because of this technical specificity, the word is rarely used in casual conversation, where more common names like rabbit are preferred.
As a standard countable noun, it follows regular English pluralization rules. It functions as a taxonomic label, evoking a sense of scientific rigor and anatomical precision rather than the cuddly or domestic connotations associated with common pet rabbits.
Meanings
Examples
The rabbit is the most well known type of lagomorph.
Is a pika considered a lagomorph or a rodent?
The biologist explained that every lagomorph has two pairs of upper incisors.
I wonder if this specific lagomorph species is endangered.
Hares are larger and faster than most other lagomorphs.
The museum exhibit features a skeletal structure of an ancient lagomorph.
We are studying the digestive system of the lagomorph in today's lab.