hipposideridae
Definition
Noun: 1. A family of bats: Hipposideridae is the scientific name for a family of bats commonly known as Old World leaf-nosed bats. These bats are characterized by a distinctive, often complex, nose-leaf structure on their snouts, which is used in echolocation.
Usage
- The word Hipposideridae is used primarily in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to classify and discuss this specific taxonomic family of bats.
- It functions as a proper noun (the name of the family) and is typically treated as singular.
Examples
- In a scientific paper: "The foraging behavior of the Hipposideridae differs significantly from that of the Rhinolophidae."
- In a zoology textbook: "The family Hipposideridae comprises over 70 species found across tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australasia."
- In a documentary narration: "This intricate nose-leaf is the hallmark of the Hipposideridae."
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used within the standard biological classification system: Order Chiroptera → Suborder Yinpterochiroptera → Superfamily Rhinolophoidea → Family Hipposideridae.
Variants and Related Words
- Hipposiderid (noun/adjective): A member of the Hipposideridae family; pertaining to the Hipposideridae.
- Example (Noun): "The researcher captured several hipposiderids for the study."
- Example (Adjective): "The hipposiderid skull shows a pronounced sella (a part of the nose-leaf)."
- Old World leaf-nosed bat: The common name for bats in the family Hipposideridae.
Synonyms
- Old World leaf-nosed bats: This is the direct common name synonym for the family Hipposideridae.
Noun
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Old World leafnose bats
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