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'Laporidae' is Latin.

Rabbits are also known as 'coneys' . The word 'coney; is also from the Latin word. 'Cuniculus'.

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The scientific name for rabbit is Oryctolagus Cuniculus. The domestic rabbit is a decedent of the European rabbit and was introduced by the Romans during the 12th century.

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