noun
- a mammal of the order Lagomorpha, including rabbits, hares, and pikas, characterized by having two pairs of upper incisors
Usage: zoological
Examples
- Rabbits are the most familiar lagomorphs to most people.
- The lagomorph order includes both rabbits and hares.
- Pikas are small lagomorphs that live in mountainous regions.
- Unlike rodents, lagomorphs have two pairs of upper front teeth.
- The veterinarian specialized in treating lagomorphs and other small mammals.
- Lagomorphs are herbivorous mammals found on most continents.