New Zealand White Rabbit

**Semantic type:** Mammal

**Definition:** An albino New Zealand rabbit with coat genotype c, VV and eye color genotype np. This lagomorph has non-pigmented skin and long slender ears which allows for ease of visualization of peripheral vasculature, thus facilitating phlebotomical procedures. Most common breed utilized in biomedical research and is used in a variety of studies including developmental toxicity studies, toxicology studies, asthma research, and antibody production.

**Synonyms:** - New Zealand Albino - New Zealand White