Definition

Noun 1. A species of bat: Lasiurus borealis is the scientific name for a specific species of bat native to North America. It is commonly known as the eastern red bat. 2. Physical description: This term refers specifically to a bat characterized by its distinctive brick-red or rusty red fur, with the individual hairs often having white tips.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist identified the bat in the net as Lasiurus borealis.
  • A key identifying feature of Lasiurus borealis is its richly colored fur.
  • We observed a Lasiurus borealis roosting in the oak tree.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific literature: The term is used formally in zoological, ecological, and taxonomic contexts to precisely identify this species, distinguishing it from other bats in the genus (e.g., , the hoary bat).
  • The study focused on the migratory patterns of Lasiurus borealis.

Variants and Related Words

• Eastern red bat: The common name for .
• Lasiurus: The genus name, which includes other "hairy-tailed bats."
• Vespertilionidae: The biological family to which this species belongs.

Synonyms

• Eastern red bat: This is the direct common name synonym.

Notes on Meaning

This is a scientific binomial name (genus + species). Its primary and almost exclusive use is in formal, academic, or specific naturalist contexts. In everyday conversation, people would use the common name "eastern red bat." The definition provided is highly specific and descriptive of the animal's appearance.

Noun

1. North American bat of a brick or rusty red color with hairs tipped with white