hognose bat
Definition
Noun: 1. A small-eared Mexican bat with a long slender nose: A species of bat (Choeronycteris mexicana) native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, characterized by its elongated, tapering snout resembling a hog's nose.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The hognose bat is a specialized nectar feeder.
- We observed a hognose bat using its long tongue to drink from a flower.
- The unique snout of the hognose bat helps it reach deep into blossoms.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject of scientific study: The term is used in biological and ecological contexts to discuss this specific species' morphology, behavior, and habitat.
- The foraging ecology of the hognose bat is closely tied to the blooming cycles of agave plants.
Variants and Related Words
- Mexican long-nosed bat: A common alternative name for the same species ().
- Choeronycteris mexicana: The scientific (Latin) binomial name for the hognose bat.
Synonyms
- Mexican long-nosed bat: The most direct synonym, referring to the same animal by a descriptive name.
Noun
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small-eared Mexican bat with a long slender nose
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