Phyllostomidae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of New World bats: "Phyllostomidae" is the scientific family name for a diverse group of bats commonly known as New World leaf-nosed bats. The name refers to the characteristic leaf-like structure on their noses.
Usage
  • The word "Phyllostomidae" is used primarily in scientific, zoological, or academic contexts to classify and discuss this specific family of bats.
  • It functions as a proper noun (the name of a taxonomic family) and is typically treated as singular.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The diversity within the family Phyllostomidae includes species that eat fruit, nectar, insects, and even blood.
    • Our research focuses on the evolutionary history of Phyllostomidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic hierarchy, "Phyllostomidae" is the family level, sitting between the order Chiroptera (all bats) and various genera (e.g., , ).
    • The genus Desmodus (vampire bats) belongs to the family Phyllostomidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Phyllostomid (noun/adjective): A member of the Phyllostomidae family; relating to this family.
    • The phyllostomid bat was captured for the study.
  • Leaf-nosed bat (common name): The general English term for bats in this family.
    • We observed a leaf-nosed bat feeding on mangoes.
Synonyms
  • New World leaf-nosed bats: The descriptive common name for the family.
  • American leaf-nosed bats: An alternative geographical descriptor.
Notes
  • There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specialized scientific term.
  • The word is of Greek origin: (leaf) + (mouth), referring to the nose-leaf structure.
Noun
  1. New World leaf-nosed bats

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