red bat

Thân thiện

A red bat hangs upside down from a tree branch in a forest.

Definition

Noun: 1. A North American bat species characterized by its distinctive reddish-brown or rusty red fur with white-tipped hairs. This term specifically refers to Lasiurus borealis, a migratory insectivorous bat found in North America.

Usage

• The red bat is easily identified by its unique coloration.
• We observed a red bat roosting in the tree during the day.
• Conservation efforts are important for the migratory red bat.

Advanced Usage

• As a subject in ecological studies: The term is used in scientific and conservation contexts to discuss habitat, migration, and behavior.
  • The study tracked the migration patterns of the red bat across the eastern United States.

Variants and Related Words

• Eastern red bat: A common full name for the species .
• Lasiurus borealis: The formal, scientific binomial name for the red bat.

Synonyms

• Lasiurus borealis (scientific name)
• Eastern red bat (full common name)

Notes on Meaning

• This is a specific zoological term for a particular species. It is not a general term for any bat that is red in color.
• The defining characteristic is the combination of the brick-red or rusty fur and the white tips on the hairs.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• lasiurus borealis