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Tadarida brasiliensis

Tadarida brasiliensis

9.9
A fast bat called the Brazilian free-tailed bat that lives and migrates in parts of North and South America
  • noun
  • /ˌtædəˈriːdə bræzɪliˈɛnsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Tadarida brasiliensis
  • During migration season, large colonies of Tadarida brasiliensis can be seen flying at dusk.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying the echolocation abilities of Tadarida brasiliensis in urban environments.

  • The Tadarida brasiliensis is known for its exceptionally fast and agile flight.

  • The Tadarida brasiliensis is known for its remarkable flight speed.

  • Have you ever seen a Tadarida brasiliensis in the wild?

  • During migration season, large colonies of Tadarida brasiliensis can be seen flying at dusk.

  • Researchers are studying the echolocation abilities of Tadarida brasiliensis in urban environments.

  • The Tadarida brasiliensis is known for its exceptionally fast and agile flight.

Synonyms

guano bat
vsTadarida brasiliensis
  • US
9.9

A common bat with short soft fur found in the southern United States that flies south in winter

is the scientific name used for the same migratory species
Mexican freetail bat
vsTadarida brasiliensis
  • US
6.7

A small bat with short soft fur that migrates south in winter in the southern United States and Central America

is the scientific name used rather than regional common names

Surface Forms

Tadarida brasiliensis singular
Tadarida brasiliensises plural

Morphology

Tadarida + brasiliensis

This is a Linnaean binomial composed of a genus name 'Tadarida' (a group of bats) and the specific epithet 'brasiliensis' (Latin: 'of Brazil' or 'Brazilian'), so its meaning—the Brazilian species of Tadarida—is directly derivable from the constituents. Taxonomic naming is a regular, compositional convention used across languages, so a learner who knows both parts can transparently infer the MWE's referent.

Etymology

Tadarida brasiliensis gets its name from its parts: Tadarida is an old name for bats and brasiliensis means 'from Brazil'. People call it the 'Brazilian free-tailed' bat because its tail sticks out past its wings, a strong image that explains the name and helps you remember its very fast flight.