Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of vampire bat: Diphylla ecaudata is a specific species of bat belonging to the family Phyllostomidae, commonly known as the hairy-legged vampire bat.
   • A blood-feeding mammal: It is one of the few bat species that feeds exclusively on the blood of birds.
   • Geographical distribution: It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Diphylla ecaudata is less common than its cousin, the common vampire bat.
  • Researchers are studying the feeding habits of Diphylla ecaudata in its natural habitat.
  • Unlike other vampire bats, Diphylla ecaudata specializes in avian blood.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific literature: The binomial name is used in taxonomic and ecological studies to refer precisely to this species.
  • The paper detailed the unique anticoagulant properties found in the saliva of Diphylla ecaudata.

Variants and Related Words

• Hairy-legged vampire bat (n): The common English name for .
  • The hairy-legged vampire bat is a fascinating subject for mammalogists.
• Desmodus rotundus (n): The common vampire bat, a related species often compared to .
• Chiroptera (n): The biological order to which all bats, including , belong.

Synonyms

• Hairy-legged vampire bat: The standard common name.
• Bird vampire bat: A descriptive name highlighting its dietary preference.

Related Terms (Scientific Context)

• Hematophagy (n): The practice of feeding on blood, a trait of .
• Neotropical (adj): Referring to the biogeographic region that includes the habitat of .

Noun

1. similar in size and habits to Desmodus rotundus; of tropical America including southern California and Texas