desmodus
Definition
- Noun:
- Type genus of the Desmodontidae: "Desmodus" is the scientific name for the genus that includes the common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus). It is the type genus for the family Desmodontidae, which consists of bats specialized in feeding on the blood of other animals.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist studied the feeding habits of Desmodus.
- Desmodus rotundus is the most widely distributed species of vampire bat.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to refer specifically to this genus and distinguish it from other blood-feeding bat genera (e.g., , ).
- The paper compared the morphology of Desmodus to other members of the subfamily Desmodontinae.
Variants and Related Words
- Desmodontidae (n): The family name for vampire bats.
- Desmodontine (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the subfamily Desmodontinae or the family Desmodontidae.
- Desmodus rotundus (n): The full scientific name for the common vampire bat species.
Synonyms
- Vampire bat genus: A common descriptive synonym in non-scientific contexts.
- Type genus of vampire bats: A descriptive phrase indicating its taxonomic role.
Notes
- This is a specialized zoological and taxonomic term. It is primarily used in scientific contexts rather than everyday conversation.
- The word itself does not form standard phrasal verbs or idioms.
Noun
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type genus of the Desmodontidae: vampire bats
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