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genus Lepus

genus Lepus

9.9
A group of hares that are closely related
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒiːnəs ˈliːpəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Lepus
  • Unlike rabbits, members of the genus Lepus are born with fur and open eyes.

Examples

  • The genus Lepus includes several species commonly known as hares.

  • The genus Lepus includes several species of hares.

  • Scientists debate the evolutionary relationships within the genus Lepus.

  • Did you know that genus Lepus is found in many parts of the world?

  • The genus Lepus includes several species commonly known as hares.

  • Scientists debate the evolutionary relationships within the genus Lepus.

  • Unlike rabbits, members of the genus Lepus are born with fur and open eyes.

Synonyms

Lepus
vsgenus Lepus
  • Specialized
9.2

A group of animals with long ears and strong hind legs, including wild hares

is the type genus of that family used as the formal taxonomic name

Surface Forms

genus Lepus singular
genera Lepus plural

Morphology

genus + Lepus

The phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank) plus the taxon name 'Lepus' yields the meaning 'the genus called Lepus, comprising hares'. This is a regular taxonomic naming pattern (common across languages), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Genus Lepus comes from two parts: the word genus, meaning a group of related species, and the Latin word Lepus, meaning 'hare'. So genus Lepus is the scientific name for the group that includes the hares.