cynopterus

Thân thiện

A large cynopterus hangs upside down from a tree branch in a tropical forest.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of Megachiroptera: "Cynopterus" is a scientific name for a genus of large fruit bats, commonly known as short-nosed fruit bats or dog-faced fruit bats, within the family Pteropodidae.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Cynopterus is a widespread genus of fruit bats found across South and Southeast Asia.
  • Researchers studied the feeding habits of Cynopterus to understand seed dispersal in tropical forests.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: The genus name "Cynopterus" is always capitalized and italicized in scientific writing.
  • The specimen was identified as belonging to the genus Cynopterus.

Variants and Related Words

• Cynopterine (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the genus .
  • The cynopterine bats are known for their robust skulls.

Synonyms

• Short-nosed fruit bat: A common name for bats of this genus.
• Dog-faced fruit bat: Another descriptive common name, referencing the bat's facial structure.

Notes on Meaning

• This word is a highly specific scientific (zoological) term. It refers exclusively to a taxonomic group and is not used in everyday language. Its usage is confined to academic, research, and wildlife contexts.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a genus of Megachiroptera

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cynopterus
• genus Cynopterus