megadermatidae

Thân thiện

A large megadermatidae hangs upside down in a cave.

Definition

Proper noun A family of bats known as the false vampire bats, found in the Old World (Africa, Asia, and Australasia). They are characterized by large ears, a prominent nose-leaf, and the absence of a tail. Unlike true vampire bats, they are carnivorous or insectivorous, not blood-feeding.

Usage

This word is used as a taxonomic family name in zoology and biology. It is always capitalized.

Examples * The Megadermatidae family includes species like the greater false vampire bat. * A key distinguishing feature of Megadermatidae is their lack of a tail membrane. * Researchers are studying the echolocation calls of Megadermatidae.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific literature, the family name is often used in a taxonomic hierarchy: Order Chiroptera > Family Megadermatidae.
• The common name for this family is "false vampire bats," but Megadermatidae is the precise scientific term.

Variants and Related Words

• Megadermatid (noun/adjective): A member of the Megadermatidae family; relating to this family.
  • The ghost bat is a notable megadermatid.

Synonyms

• False vampire bats (common name)

Different Meanings

This word has only one specific meaning as a biological family name. It does not have general English definitions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Old World false vampire bats

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Megadermatidae
• family Megadermatidae