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Pipistrellus

Pipistrellus

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The name used by scientists for a group of very small bats found in many parts of the world
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The common Pipistrellus is one of the smallest bat species found in Europe.

Examples

  • Several species within the genus Pipistrellus are widespread across Asia and Africa.

  • Researchers studied the echolocation patterns of Pipistrellus in various habitats.

  • The Pipistrellus species are known for their high-frequency echolocation.

  • Did you know that the Pipistrellus can be found in both urban and rural areas?

  • Researchers studied the echolocation patterns of Pipistrellus in various habitats.

  • The common Pipistrellus is one of the smallest bat species found in Europe.

  • Several species within the genus Pipistrellus are widespread across Asia and Africa.

Compounds

Pipistrellus pipistrellus
  • Specialized
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A small brown bat that lives in Europe and often flies near streetlights at dusk

Pipistrellus subflavus
  • Specialized
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A small bat found in eastern North America, often called the tri-colored bat

Surface Forms

Pipistrellus main

Etymology

Pipistrellus comes from the Italian word pipistrello, which means 'bat'. So this scientific name labels a group of very small bats, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of the tiny 'pip' sounds these bats often make.