genus lepus

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Noun genus lepus has 1 sense

Lepus, genus Lepus - type genus of the Leporidae: hares
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Leporidae, family Leporidae
--₁ has members:
hare; European hare, Lepus europaeus; jackrabbit; polar hare, Arctic hare, Lepus arcticus

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Term: Genus lepus

Definition: Genus lepus refers to a scientific classification of hares and rabbits, belonging to the family Leporidae. It includes various species of these small mammals.

Sample sentences:

The genus lepus contains several species of rabbits, including the European hare and the jackrabbit.
Scientists study the behavior and ecology of different species within the genus lepus.
The classification of hares and rabbits under the genus lepus is based on anatomical and genetic similarities.

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