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Genus Lagorchestes

Description

Genus Lagorchestes refers to a small genus of marsupials native to Australia. They are commonly known as hare-wallabies due to their resemblance to hares. Lagorchestes species are characterized by their long hind legs and strong jumping abilities. These marsupials belong to the family Macropodidae.

Sense 1: Animal Classification

In the field of taxonomy, Genus Lagorchestes serves as a classification for a group of marsupials.

Example Sentence: The Lagorchestes genus includes two distinct species - the banded hare-wallaby and the eastern hare-wallaby.

Sense 2: Zoology

As a zoological term, Genus Lagorchestes encompasses all the species of hare-wallabies.

Example Sentence: The physical characteristics of Genus Lagorchestes distinguish them from other members of the Macropodidae family.

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