choeronycteris
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of bats: Choeronycteris is a genus within the family Phyllostomatidae, commonly known as New World leaf-nosed bats. This genus is characterized by specific morphological features, including its nose leaf structure.
Examples of Usage
- The study focused on the feeding ecology of .
- , the Mexican long-tongued bat, is a species within this genus.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic literature, the genus name is always italicized.
- The name is used in a strictly scientific context when discussing bat classification, morphology, or ecology.
Variants and Related Words
- Phyllostomatidae (n): The family to which this genus belongs.
- Choeronycteris mexicana (n): The full binomial name of a specific species within this genus.
Synonyms
- Genus Choeronycteris: The formal taxonomic synonym.
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific meaning as a proper noun referring to a genus of bats. It does not have common or figurative meanings.
Noun
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a genus of Phyllostomatidae
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