Sophie Montuire, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France
Published online: April 2001
DOI: 10.1038/npg.els.0001567
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
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