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Cynopterus

Cynopterus

9.9
A group of short-nosed fruit bats found in South and Southeast Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Members of the Cynopterus genus are sometimes called short-nosed fruit bats.

Examples

  • The Cynopterus genus includes several species commonly found in tropical forests.

  • Scientists studied how Cynopterus bats disperse seeds in their native habitats.

  • The Cynopterus species are vital for pollination.

  • Did you know that Cynopterus bats primarily feed on fruit?

  • Members of the Cynopterus genus are known for their role in dispersing fruit seeds across the forest.

  • The Cynopterus bats are commonly observed roosting in caves and mangroves.

  • Many researchers focus on the Cynopterus species to understand their contribution to tropical ecosystems.

Compounds

Cynopterus sphinx
  • Specialized
9.9

A bat that eats fruit and lives in South and Southeast Asia

Surface Forms

Cynopterus singular
Cynopterus plural

Etymology

Cynopterus comes from Greek parts cyno- meaning 'dog' and -pterus meaning 'wing'. So the name is like a 'dog-wing', a neat image to remember these short-nosed fruit bats that have a doglike face and fly with wings.