Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Megadermatidae

Megadermatidae

9.9
A group of large-eared bats like false vampire bats found in Africa, Asia and Australia
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛɡəˈdɜrməˌtɪdi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Megadermatidae
  • The Megadermatidae are distinguished by their large ears and lack of lower incisors.

Examples

  • Unlike true vampire bats, Megadermatidae feed primarily on insects and small animals.

  • The Megadermatidae family includes various species that are found in tropical regions across Africa and Asia.

  • Zoologists have discovered a new species within the Megadermatidae family in Southeast Asia.

  • The Megadermatidae family includes several species of bats.

  • Did you know that Megadermatidae are known for their large ears?

  • Researchers have studied the Megadermatidae to understand their unique adaptations for echolocation and hunting.

  • The Megadermatidae bats are notable for their significant role in controlling insect populations in their habitats.

Surface Forms

Megadermatidae singular
Megadermatidaes plural

Morphology

Megadermatidae = Megaderma (opaque) = mega + dermat + idae

The family name is a specialized zoological formation based on the genus Megaderma plus the taxonomic suffix -idae, which most learners will not be able to infer productively.

Etymology

Megadermatidae breaks into mega- 'large', dermato- 'skin', and -idae 'family'. So the name means 'large-skin family', a helpful way to remember these bats are a family with big ears and loose skin on their faces that helps them hear and find food.