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Diphylla

Diphylla

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A small group of vampire bats from the Americas that includes the hairy-legged vampire bat
  • noun
  • /ˈdɪfɪlə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Diphylla
  • Unlike Desmodus, Diphylla bats feed mostly on the blood of birds.

Examples

  • The Diphylla genus includes the rarely encountered hairy-legged vampire bat.

  • The Diphylla is known for its unique feeding habits.

  • Researchers studied the feeding habits of Diphylla in Central America.

  • Many researchers study the Diphylla to understand its ecology.

  • The Diphylla genus includes several species of vampire bats that are found mainly in South America.

  • Researchers studied the Diphylla to understand its feeding habits and nocturnal behavior.

  • Known for its unique adaptations, the Diphylla is an essential part of the ecosystem in the regions it inhabits.

Synonyms

genus Diphylla
vsDiphylla
  • Specialized
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A group of vampire bats that drink blood

emphasizes American range and names an example species instead of diet

Compounds

Cardamine diphylla
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A North American plant that lives many years with two large leaves and white spring flowers

Dentaria diphylla
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A North American wild herb with two heart-shaped leaves and strong-smelling roots

Mitella diphylla
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Small woodland plant with two opposite leaves and stems of small white flowers

genus Diphylla
  • Specialized
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A group of vampire bats that drink blood

Surface Forms

Diphylla singular
Diphyllas plural

Etymology

Diphylla comes from Greek parts di- 'two' and phyllon 'leaf', the same root you see in chlorophyll. It names a group of vampire bats, so thinking of 'two leaves', for example a two-part nose or wing membrane, gives a simple picture to help you remember this bat group.