An order of small mammals comprising two families, Ochotonidae (pikas) and Leporidae (RABBITS and HARES). Head and body length ranges from about 125 mm to 750 mm. Hares and rabbits have a short tail, and the pikas lack a tail. Rabbits are born furless and with both eyes and ears closed. HARES are born fully haired with eyes and ears open. All are vegetarians. (From Nowak, Walker's Mammals of the World, 5th ed, p539-41)

DUI

D007793 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0012188

History note

91(75); was see under MAMMALS 1975-90; was see under RABBITS 1963-74

Online note

use RABBITS to search LAGOMORPHA 1966-74

Public note

91; was see under MAMMALS 1975-90; was see under RABBITS 1963-74