In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Rabbit 2. Distribution of Rabbit 3. Enemies 4. Economic Importance 5. Important Adaptations. Habit and Habitat of Rabbit: Oryctolagus cuniculus (European grey rabbit) is worldwide (cosmopolitan) in distribution. Originally it belonged to Western Europe and Africa, but later on it was carried by men to various parts of [...]
The digestive system of the rabbit consists of the alimentary canal and the digestive glands associated with the alimentary canal. Alimentary Canal: The alimentary canal of rabbit is a long coiled tube of variable diameter starting from mouth and terminatings at anus. It consists of mouth, vestibule, pharynx (forming bucco-pharyngeal cavity), oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, caecum, large intestine and anus. [...]
The sexes are separate and sexual dimorphism is well marked in rabbit. Male Reproductive System: Male reproductive system (Fig. 29.70) consists of a pair of testes, a pair of vasa deferentia, uterus mascuiinus or seminal vesicle, urethra, penis and a number of accessory glands like prostate, Cowpers, perineal and rectal glands. 1. Testes: The testes are paired, light pink-coloured, ovoid [...]