What is another word for Genus Oryctolagus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ˈɒɹɪktˌɒlaɡəs] (IPA) 
Genus Oryctolagus can be referred to as the European rabbit or simply rabbit. Other less-known synonyms for this group of lagomorph include Sylvilagus, a classification popularly used in North America, and Bunolagus, which denotes the riverine rabbit from South Africa. The European rabbit has a close resemblance to the eastern cottontail, hence the name cottontail rabbit, which is common in North and South America. The bunny is another synonym to describe juvenile rabbits, while the term hare refers to larger rabbit species such as the jackrabbit and snowshoe hare. Ultimately, these synonyms indicate the variety and diversity of the evolutionary rabbit family, each with unique characteristics that distinguish them from other animals.
