Phyllostomatidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of bats: "Phyllostomatidae" is the scientific name for a family of bats commonly known as New World leaf-nosed bats. These bats are characterized by a distinctive, often spear-shaped, fleshy protrusion (a "nose leaf") on their snouts. They are found in the Americas, ranging from the southern United States to Argentina and the Caribbean.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Phyllostomatidae family includes a diverse array of species, from fruit-eating bats to blood-feeding vampires.
    • Biologists study the echolocation calls of Phyllostomatidae to understand their hunting strategies.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: The term is used in formal biological classification.
    • The order Chiroptera is divided into suborders, with the Phyllostomatidae family belonging to the suborder Yangochiroptera.
Variants and Related Words
  • Phyllostomidae (n): A modern, alternative taxonomic spelling for the same family of bats. Many scientific sources now use "Phyllostomidae."
  • Leaf-nosed bat (n): The common name for members of this family.
  • New World bat (n): A broader term for bat families native to the Americas, which includes the Phyllostomatidae.
Synonyms
  • Leaf-nosed bats: The common English name.
  • New World leaf-nosed bats: A more precise common name specifying their geographic range.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
  • Chiroptera: The biological order to which all bats, including Phyllostomatidae, belong.
  • Nose leaf: The anatomical feature that gives this family its common name.
  • Echolocation: The biological sonar used by many bats in this family for navigation and finding prey.
Noun
  1. New World leaf-nosed bats

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