Definition

Noun: 1. A species of free-tailed bat: Tadarida brasiliensis is the scientific name for a specific, widespread species of bat commonly known as the Brazilian free-tailed bat. It is characterized by its tail, which extends freely beyond the tail membrane.

Usage

• is primarily used in formal, scientific, or zoological contexts to precisely identify this bat species, distinguishing it from other types of free-tailed bats (genus ).
• In everyday language, this species is more commonly referred to by its common names.

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The study focused on the migratory patterns of Tadarida brasiliensis.
  • A large colony of Tadarida brasiliensis inhabits the cave.

Advanced Usage

• The name follows binomial nomenclature, where is the genus and is the specific epithet. It is always written in italics.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Names:
  • Brazilian free-tailed bat: The most frequent common name in English.
  • Mexican free-tailed bat: A widely used common name, especially in North America.
• Related Scientific Term:
  • Molossidae: The biological family to which Tadarida brasiliensis belongs, known as free-tailed bats.

Synonyms

• Brazilian free-tailed bat
• Mexican free-tailed bat

Different Meanings

• This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to this single species of bat. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.

Noun

1. the common freetail bat of southern United States having short velvety fur; migrates southward for winter