Definition

Noun: 1. A specific type of bat: A large, carnivorous bat species native to the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia), characterized by having exceptionally large ears. This term typically refers to bats of the genus Plecotus.

Usage

• The term "big-eared bat" is a common name used to describe a specific group of bats based on their most prominent physical feature.
• It is used in zoology, wildlife biology, and general descriptions of animals.
• Example: "The big-eared bat uses its sensitive hearing to locate insects in complete darkness."

Examples

• "Researchers set up a microphone array to study the echolocation calls of the big-eared bat."
• "A colony of big-eared bats was discovered roosting in the attic of the old barn."
• "Conservation efforts are important for the big-eared bat, as its habitat is shrinking."

Advanced Usage

• The term can be part of more specific common names, such as the "brown big-eared bat" () or the "grey big-eared bat" ().

Variants and Related Words

• Long-eared bat: A synonym often used interchangeably with "big-eared bat."
• Plecotus: The scientific genus name for most big-eared bats.

Synonyms

• Long-eared bat

Notes

• "Big-eared bat" is a compound noun. The primary definition and usage refer to the complete term as a name for the animal.
• It should not be confused with other bat families that may also have relatively large ears; this term specifically denotes bats of the genus .

Noun

1. large carnivorous Old World bat with very large ears