2006-07-20 06:37:59 · 5 answers · asked by ble461 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Rabbits belong to order Lagomorpha, and their teeth are modified for an herbivorous diet: they have 4 upper incisors (the second pair situated behind the large first pair) and 2 lower incisors (not 4 lower incisors), they lack canines (their jaws have an empty space called diastema), and their chewing teeth (molars and premolars) are lophodont (they have transversal ridges to grind food). Some species of rabbits live in large communal burrows, but they're essentially epigean (=they spend most of the time above ground). Their hindlimbs are more developed than their forelimbs and they use them for jumping as well as running.
Moles belong to order Insectivora and have a full set of pretty generalized teeth (i.e. their incisors are small and more numerous, they don't lack canines, and their chewing teeth have ridges with a V shape (this is called zalambdodont). Moles are extremely specialized for life underground: they have small eyes, absolutely reduced ears, no visible neck area, and their forelimbs are highly powerful digging tools. They're almost never seen on the surface; in addition, they eat invertebrates (worms, insects, etc.).
2006-07-20 07:12:19 · answer #1 · answered by Calimecita 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A rabbit belongs to the Order Lagomorpha, which is characterized by having 4 incisors on the top and bottom jaws. The have elongated ears, open eyes and live above ground typically.
Moles belong to the order Insectivora, adn have tiny carnivore like teeth. They are fossorial (live under gound) they have no visible eyes and no visible ears, these are all adaptations to living underground for 98% of their lives.
The largest mole is about 6" long, and the smallest rabbit is still about 3x that big!
Search on Yahoo images and Google images and see the difference, it is very obvious! Good Luck!
2006-07-20 13:47:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mole is a small burrowing animal, and it looks kind of like a mouse. A rabbit is bigger, has large hind legs, and big ears.
2006-07-20 13:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by consumingfire783 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a mole is usually on your face and a rabbit vibrates a lot and seems to be very popular with the ladies.
2006-07-20 13:41:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ears?
2006-07-20 13:41:40 · answer #5 · answered by Vic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋