Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus within the family Molossidae: This genus comprises a group of bat species commonly known as mastiff bats. These are free-tailed bats found in the Americas.

Usage Notes

• "Genus Eumops" is a scientific, taxonomic term used primarily in biology, zoology, and related academic fields.
• It is always treated as a singular noun (e.g., "Genus Eumops several species").
• In formal writing, the genus name "Eumops" is typically italicized.

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The study focused on the echolocation calls of Genus Eumops.
  • Several species within Genus Eumops are known for their robust size and strong flight.
  • The classification of Genus Eumops places it in the family of free-tailed bats.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in binomial nomenclature to specify the first part of a species' scientific name. For example, is the scientific name for the Western mastiff bat.

Variants and Related Words

• Eumops (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used interchangeably in scientific discourse.
• Mastiff bat (n): The common name for bats belonging to this genus.
• Molossidae (n): The biological family to which Genus Eumops belongs.

Synonyms

• Mastiff bats (common name)

Related Terms (Scientific Context)

• Taxonomy: The science of classification.
• Chiroptera: The order of mammals that includes all bats.
• Free-tailed bat: A descriptive term for bats in the family Molossidae, referring to the tail extending beyond the tail membrane.

Noun

1. mastiff bats