SPipistrellus hesperus
Definition
Noun 1. A species of bat: Spipistrellus hesperus is the scientific name for a specific species of bat, commonly known as the Western Pipistrelle or Canyon Bat. It is a small, insectivorous bat found in western North America.
Usage Notes
- This is a taxonomic term used in biology and zoology. It is primarily used in scientific contexts, such as research papers, field guides, and ecological studies.
- In everyday language, the common names "Western Pipistrelle" or "Canyon Bat" are more frequently used.
- The word is always treated as a singular noun.
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The study focused on the roosting behavior of Spipistrellus hesperus.
- We identified the specimen as Spipistrellus hesperus based on its wing morphology.
- General Context (using the common name derived from it):
- The Western Pipistrelle (Spipistrellus hesperus) is often the first bat seen flying at dusk.
Advanced Usage
- Binomial Nomenclature: This term follows the standard binomial (two-name) system for classifying species, where is the genus name and is the specific epithet. The full name is always italicized.
Variants and Related Words
- Western Pipistrelle (n): The most common English name for this bat species.
- Canyon Bat (n): Another common name, referring to its typical habitat.
- Pipistrelle (n): The common name for bats of the genus , a group of small, common bats.
- Vespertilionid (n): A member of the family Vespertilionidae, the largest family of bats, to which this species belongs.
Synonyms
- Western Pipistrelle
- Canyon 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
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of western North America
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