family Phyllostomidae

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Family Phyllostomidae: A taxonomic family of bats commonly known as New World leaf-nosed bats, characterized by a distinctive, often elaborate, leaf-like structure on their noses.
Usage
  • The term "family Phyllostomidae" is used in formal, scientific contexts such as zoology, biology, and taxonomy to classify and discuss this specific group of bats.
  • It is typically preceded by the word "family" when specifying the taxonomic rank.
Examples
  • Scientific Classification:
  • Descriptive Biology:
Advanced Usage
  • In detailed scientific writing, the family name may be used without the word "family" once established, often italicized: .
    • The phylogeny of Phyllostomidae is complex.
Variants and Related Words
  • Phyllostomid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Phyllostomidae; pertaining to this family.
    • The phyllostomid bats are primarily nocturnal.
Synonyms
  • New World leaf-nosed bats: The common English name for this family.
  • American leaf-nosed bats: An alternative descriptive name.
Notes
  • This is a specialized scientific term. In everyday language, the common names ("leaf-nosed bats") are more frequently used.
  • The family is part of the order Chiroptera (bats).
Noun
  1. New World leaf-nosed bats

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