Definition

1. Noun:
   • The type genus of the family Megadermatidae: "Genus Megaderma" is the genus name for a specific group of large-eared bats within the bat family Megadermatidae. It serves as the reference genus for this taxonomic family.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The genus Megaderma includes species like the greater false vampire bat.
  • In taxonomic classification, genus Megaderma is the type genus for the family Megadermatidae.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific literature: The term is used in zoological and taxonomic contexts to classify and discuss a specific group of carnivorous bats.
  • The study focused on the echolocation calls unique to genus Megaderma.

Variants and Related Words

• Megaderma (n): Often used as a shorthand for the full genus name in scientific discourse.
  • Megaderma lyra is a well-studied species within this genus.
• Megadermatidae (n): The family name for which genus Megaderma is the type genus.
  • The family Megadermatidae, with genus Megaderma as its type, is found in parts of Asia and Africa.

Synonyms

• Type genus of Megadermatidae: This is a descriptive synonym specifying its taxonomic role.

Notes on Meaning

• This term has a single, specific meaning in biological taxonomy. It does not have general or idiomatic uses outside of scientific classification.

Noun

1. type genus of the Megadermatidae