Definition

Noun: * Genus Desmodus: The type genus of the family Desmodontidae, comprising the common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus). This genus is characterized by bats that feed on the blood of mammals.

Usage

• The term genus Desmodus is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify and discuss a specific group of blood-feeding bats.
• It is a formal taxonomic name and is typically italicized in scientific writing.

Examples

• In a scientific paper: "The feeding behavior of genus Desmodus has been extensively studied due to its unique adaptations."
• In a zoology textbook: "Genus Desmodus, along with and , constitutes the subfamily Desmodontinae, the true vampire bats."
• In a museum description: "This specimen belongs to genus Desmodus, known for its sharp incisors and heat-sensing nose leaf used to locate blood vessels."

Advanced Usage

• The name Desmodus is derived from Greek roots: (bond, chain) and (tooth), referring to the distinctive morphology of its teeth.

Variants and Related Words

• Desmodontidae (n): The family name for vampire bats, to which genus Desmodus belongs.
• Desmodus rotundus (n): The full binomial name for the common vampire bat, which is the primary species within this genus.
• Vampire bat (n): The common name for bats of the subfamily Desmodontinae, which includes genus Desmodus.

Synonyms

• (There are no direct common-language synonyms for this scientific taxonomic name. In informal contexts, it may be referred to as part of the group "common vampire bats" or "true vampire bats.")

Related Phrases

• Type genus: A taxonomic term meaning the genus that serves as the reference point for defining a family. Genus Desmodus is the type genus for the family Desmodontidae.

Noun

1. type genus of the Desmodontidae: vampire bats