Definition

Noun: 1. A specific species of bat: "Frosted bat" is the common name for Vespertilio murinus, a Eurasian bat species characterized by the frosted or white-tipped appearance of the hairs on its back.

Usage

• The term is used specifically in zoology and wildlife contexts to identify this particular species of bat.
• It functions as a countable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The frosted bat is known for its migratory behavior.
  • Researchers set up nets to study a colony of frosted bats.

Advanced Usage

• The name is descriptive, derived from the physical appearance ("frosted") of the animal's fur.
• In scientific classification, the common name "frosted bat" corresponds to the binomial nomenclature .

Variants and Related Words

• Parti-coloured bat: Another common name for the same species (), referring to its two-toned fur.

Synonyms

• Parti-coloured bat: The direct synonym, used interchangeably.
• Vespertilio murinus: The scientific Latin name.

Noun

1. common Eurasian bat with white-tipped hairs in its coat