Tadarida

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of bats: "Tadarida" is the scientific genus name for a group of bats commonly known as free-tailed bats. These bats are characterized by their tails, which extend freely beyond the edge of the tail membrane (uropatagium).
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Tadarida brasiliensis is one of the most widespread mammals in the Americas.
    • Researchers studied the echolocation calls of several species within the genus Tadarida.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific taxonomy: The word "Tadarida" is used almost exclusively in biological and zoological contexts to classify and discuss this specific genus of bats. It is typically italicized in academic writing.
    • The fossil record suggests the genus Tadarida has a long evolutionary history.
Variants and Related Words

  • Free-tailed bat (n): The common name for bats of the genus Tadarida.

    • We observed a colony of free-tailed bats emerging from the cave at dusk.

  • Molossidae (n): The family name to which the genus Tadarida belongs.

    • Tadarida is a key genus within the bat family Molossidae.
Synonyms
  • Free-tailed bat: The common English name for members of this genus.
Notes on Meaning
  • The word "Tadarida" has a single, specific meaning in scientific English. It does not have different everyday meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs associated with it. Its usage is confined to technical descriptions in zoology, ecology, and conservation biology.
Noun
  1. freetail bats

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