genus Nyctimene
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic genus of bats: "genus Nyctimene" is the scientific name for a specific group of bats, commonly known as tube-nosed fruit bats, found in regions including East India, Australasia, and the Pacific Islands. The name is used in biological classification.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The genus Nyctimene is characterized by its distinctive tubular nostrils.
- Several species within the genus Nyctimene are native to New Guinea.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used formally in scientific literature to refer to this specific genus.
- The study focused on the evolutionary history of the genus Nyctimene.
Variants and Related Words
- Nyctimene (n): Often used as a shorthand for the full genus name in zoological contexts.
- The Nyctimene bats are also called tube-nosed fruit bats.
Synonyms
- Tube-nosed fruit bats: The common name for bats of this genus.
- Eastern tube-nosed bat: A common name for specific species within this genus.
Noun
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East Indian fruit bats
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