Tadarida brasiliensis
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Definition
Noun: 1. A species of free-tailed bat: Tadarida brasiliensis is the scientific name for a specific, widespread species of bat commonly known as the Brazilian free-tailed bat. It is characterized by its tail, which extends freely beyond the tail membrane.
Usage
- is primarily used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to precisely identify this bat species, distinguishing it from other types of free-tailed bats (genus ).
- In everyday language, this species is more commonly referred to by its common names.
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The study focused on the migratory patterns of Tadarida brasiliensis.
- A large colony of Tadarida brasiliensis inhabits the cave.
Advanced Usage
- The name follows binomial nomenclature, where is the genus and is the specific epithet. It is always written in italics.
Variants and Related Words
- Common Names:
- Brazilian free-tailed bat: The most frequent common name in English.
- Mexican free-tailed bat: A widely used common name, especially in North America.
- Related Scientific Term:
- Molossidae: The biological family to which Tadarida brasiliensis belongs, known as free-tailed bats.
Synonyms
- Brazilian free-tailed bat
- Mexican free-tailed bat
Different Meanings
- This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to this single species of bat. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.
Noun
- the common freetail bat of southern United States having short velvety fur; migrates southward for winter