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Phyllostomus

Phyllostomus

9.9
A bat with a leaf-shaped nose that lives in Central and South America
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Phyllostomus
  • The Phyllostomus genus includes bats with distinct leaf-shaped flaps on their noses.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the dietary habits of Phyllostomus to learn more about bat ecology.

  • A Phyllostomus specimen was collected in the Amazon rainforest for genetic analysis.

  • The Phyllostomus genus includes many fascinating species.

  • Did you know that Phyllostomus bats can echolocate?

  • A Phyllostomus specimen was collected in the Amazon rainforest for genetic analysis.

  • Researchers studied the dietary habits of Phyllostomus to learn more about bat ecology.

  • The Phyllostomus genus includes bats with distinct leaf-shaped flaps on their noses.

Synonyms

genus Phyllostomus
vsPhyllostomus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of leaf-nosed bats that live in Central and South America

is the common, general name used outside scientific classification

Compounds

genus Phyllostomus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of leaf-nosed bats that live in Central and South America

Surface Forms

Phyllostomus singular
Phyllostomi plural

Etymology

Phyllostomus comes from Greek parts phyllo 'leaf' and stoma 'mouth'. It literally means 'leaf-mouth', which is a helpful image because these bats have a leaf-shaped flap on their nose, so the name reminds you they are leaf-nosed bats.