Definition

Noun 1. A species of bat: Plecotus townsendi is the scientific name for Townsend's big-eared bat, a species of vesper bat found in western North America. It is characterized by its exceptionally large ears.

Usage Notes

• This is a proper noun and the scientific (Latin) name for a specific species. It is always written in in formal scientific contexts.
• The genus name () is capitalized, while the species epithet () is not.
• In non-scientific writing, the common name "Townsend's big-eared bat" is typically used.

Examples

• Scientific Context: Plecotus townsendi.
• Descriptive Context: Plecotus townsendi

Advanced Usage

• Taxonomic Reference: The name is used to precisely identify the species within the biological classification system, distinguishing it from other species in the genus, such as (the brown long-eared bat).

Variants and Related Words

• Townsend's big-eared bat (n): The common English name for .
• Plecotus (n): The genus name for a group of bats commonly known as the long-eared bats.

Synonyms

• Townsend's big-eared bat

Different Meanings

This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to this particular species of bat. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.

Noun

1. bat of western North America having extremely large ears