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A Synopsis of the North American Lagomorpha

By Eugene Raymond Hall

2018-11-22 00:15:54

Correlation of structure and function is well illustrated among the lagomorphs by the means which the different species employ to detect and escape from their enemies. A gradient series is evident in which the pikas and jack rabbits are the extremes. ... Read more
Correlation of structure and function is well illustrated among the lagomorphs by the means which the different species employ to detect and escape from their enemies. A gradient series is evident in which the pikas and jack rabbits are the extremes. The black-tailed jack rabbit, for example, in relation to size of the entire animal, has the longest ears and longest hind legs. This kind of lagomorph takes alarm when an enemy, for example, a coyote, is yet a long way off. The jack rabbit seeks safety in running; even when being overtaken by a pursuer that is close behind, the jack rabbit still relies on its running ability instead of entering thick brush or a hole in the Less

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File size1445.16 KB
Print pages86
PublisherPublic Domain Books
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781505478747
EUGENE RAYMOND HALL: 1902-1986. E. Raymond Hall was born in Imes, Kansas, on 11 May 1902, the only child of Wilbur Do and Susan Effie (Donovan) Hall. ..... of which E. R. H. was principal author...

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