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genus Sylvilagus

genus Sylvilagus

8.8
A group of North American rabbits called cottontails
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs sɪlˈvælɪɡəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Sylvilagus
  • The genus Sylvilagus includes several species of cottontail rabbit native to North America.

Examples

  • Unlike hares, members of the genus Sylvilagus build nests for their young.

  • The genus Sylvilagus includes several species of cottontail rabbits.

  • Scientists conducted a study on the reproductive habits of rabbits in the genus Sylvilagus.

  • Did you know that the genus Sylvilagus is native to North America?

  • The genus Sylvilagus encompasses a variety of cottontail rabbits found across North America.

  • Researchers are studying the characteristics of the genus Sylvilagus to better understand its evolution.

  • In North America, the genus Sylvilagus is recognized for its distinct cottontail rabbits.

Synonyms

Sylvilagus
vsgenus Sylvilagus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of rabbits found in North and Central America that includes cottontails

is limited to North America and is commonly called cottontails

Surface Forms

genus Sylvilagus singular
genera Sylvilagus plural

Morphology

genus + Sylvilagus

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank grouping related species) combined with the proper name 'Sylvilagus' straightforwardly yields the taxonomic category 'the genus Sylvilagus' (cottontail rabbits). Latin genus names and the noun+name naming pattern are standard cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Sylvilagus comes from two old word parts: sylvi- meaning 'wood' and -lagus meaning 'hare'. That picture of a 'wood hare' helps you remember that the name is for cottontail rabbits that live in North American woods and fields.