phyllostomatidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of bats: "Phyllostomatidae" is the scientific name for a family of bats commonly known as New World leaf-nosed bats. These bats are characterized by a distinctive, often spear-shaped, fleshy protrusion (a "nose leaf") on their snouts. They are found in the Americas, ranging from the southern United States to Argentina and the Caribbean.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Phyllostomatidae family includes a diverse array of species, from fruit-eating bats to blood-feeding vampires.
- Biologists study the echolocation calls of Phyllostomatidae to understand their hunting strategies.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The term is used in formal biological classification.
- The order Chiroptera is divided into suborders, with the Phyllostomatidae family belonging to the suborder Yangochiroptera.
Variants and Related Words
- Phyllostomidae (n): A modern, alternative taxonomic spelling for the same family of bats. Many scientific sources now use "Phyllostomidae."
- Leaf-nosed bat (n): The common name for members of this family.
- New World bat (n): A broader term for bat families native to the Americas, which includes the Phyllostomatidae.
Synonyms
- Leaf-nosed bats: The common English name.
- New World leaf-nosed bats: A more precise common name specifying their geographic range.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Chiroptera: The biological order to which all bats, including Phyllostomatidae, belong.
- Nose leaf: The anatomical feature that gives this family its common name.
- Echolocation: The biological sonar used by many bats in this family for navigation and finding prey.
Noun
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New World leaf-nosed bats
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