Lagomorphs are small to medium-sized animals that in many ways resemble large rodents. They have a rudimentary or short tail. Folds of skin on the lips can meet behind the incisors so that gnawing can take place with the mouth cavity closed. Other flaps of skin are able to close the nostrils.

What are the characteristics of a Lagomorph?

Characteristics. Lagomorphs are similar to other mammals in that they all have hair, four limbs (i.e., they are tetrapods), and mammary glands and are endotherms. Lagomorphs possess a moderately fused postorbital process to the cranium, unlike other small mammals.

What teeth do lagomorphs have?

The Order of Lagomorphs includes rabbits, hares, cottontails and pikas. All teeth in lagomorphs are aradicular hypsodont. They have four incisor teeth in the upper jaw. This clearly differentiates them from rodents who only have two incisors in the upper jaw.