Pipistrellus pipistrellus
Definition
- Noun:
- A small European brown bat: "Pipistrellus pipistrellus" is the scientific name for a specific species of small, insectivorous bat commonly found across Europe and parts of Asia. It is one of the most common and widespread bat species in its range.
Usage
- The term "Pipistrellus pipistrellus" is used in formal, scientific, and zoological contexts to precisely identify this particular species of bat. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The study focused on the echolocation calls of Pipistrellus pipistrellus.
- Conservation efforts are important for Pipistrellus pipistrellus as its habitat is threatened.
Advanced Usage
- In binomial nomenclature: The name follows the Linnaean system of classification, where "Pipistrellus" is the genus and "pipistrellus" is the specific epithet. The entire binomial is italicized in academic writing.
- The correct taxonomic designation is Pipistrellus pipistrellus.
Variants and Related Words
Pipistrelle (n): The common name for bats of the genus Pipistrellus, which includes Pipistrellus pipistrellus.
- Several pipistrelle species roost in buildings.
Common pipistrelle: A frequent English vernacular name for Pipistrellus pipistrellus.
- The common pipistrelle is often seen foraging at dusk.
Synonyms
- Common pipistrelle: The most widely used common name in English.
- Brown bat: A general descriptive term, though it can refer to other species.
Related Terms
- Chiroptera (n): The biological order to which all bats belong.
- Microbat (n): The suborder containing small, echolocating bats like .
Noun
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small European brown bat
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