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Lagomorpha (Rabbits, Hares and Pikas)

Sophie Montuire

subject

LagomorphaRodentbiologyEcologyanimal diseasesbiology.animalZoologyPikabiology.organism_classificationhuman activities

description

Lagomorphs comprise the pikas, hares and rabbits. The members of this order have a head and body length between 0.125 and 0.75 m, and adults weigh from 0.1 to 5 kg. All are terrestrial. Pikas are mostly diurnal whereas rabbits and hares are active mainly in the evening and night. They can be strong runners. Keywords: lagomorphs; rabbit; hare; pika; teeth; rodent; ecology; evolution

https://doi.org/10.1038/npg.els.0001567