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Choeronycteris mexicana

Choeronycteris mexicana

9.9
A small bat living in Mexico and the southwestern United States with small ears and a long thin nose
  • noun
  • /koʊˌɛrənɪkˈtɪrɪs mɛksɪˈkænə/
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike other bats, Choeronycteris mexicana prefers nectar and pollen over insects.

Examples

  • The Choeronycteris mexicana, known for its long slender nose, feeds primarily on nectar from agave flowers.

  • The Choeronycteris mexicana plays an important role in pollinating desert plants in Mexico.

  • Researchers caught a glimpse of the elusive Choeronycteris mexicana during their night survey.

  • The Choeronycteris mexicana is a fascinating species of bat.

  • Have you ever seen a Choeronycteris mexicana in the wild?

  • In the dark caves of Mexico, the Choeronycteris mexicana can often be heard buzzing as it searches for food.

  • Researchers discovered that the Choeronycteris mexicana has adapted well to urban environments, often seen at flowering plants.

Synonyms

hognose bat
vsChoeronycteris mexicana
  • US
9.9

A small bat from Mexico with a long thin nose and small ears

includes populations in the southwestern United States as well as Mexico

Surface Forms

Choeronycteris mexicana singular
Choeronycteris mexicanas plural

Morphology

Choeronycteris + mexicana

The binomial name is compositionally transparent: the genus 'Choeronycteris' denotes a group of nectar-feeding bats and the epithet 'mexicana' signals a Mexican origin, so the phrase straightforwardly denotes the species of that genus found in Mexico. While taxonomic Latin is specialized vocabulary, the overall meaning is directly derivable from the constituents following standard scientific naming conventions, so a learner who knows both parts would understand it.

Etymology

Choeronycteris mexicana may come from old Greek parts choero meaning 'pig' and nycteris meaning 'bat', plus mexicana meaning 'from Mexico'. So the name gives a clear picture — a 'Mexican bat with a pig-like nose' — and that image helps explain and remember what the name refers to today.