eidolon
- noun
- /ˈaɪdələn/
- Specialized
:
eidolón
- The eidolon plays an important role in dispersing seeds throughout the African rainforest.
Examples
-
At dusk, hundreds of eidolon emerged from their cave to search for fruit.
-
Researchers observed a colony of eidolon roosting in the tall trees near the river.
-
The eidolon flew gracefully through the night sky.
-
Many species of eidolon inhabit the tropical forests.
-
Researchers observed a colony of eidolon roosting in the tall trees near the river.
-
At dusk, hundreds of eidolon emerged from their cave to search for fruit.
-
The eidolon plays an important role in dispersing seeds throughout the African rainforest.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Eidolon as the bat name comes from the Greek root eidos meaning 'form' or 'image', the same root as the English word idol. Scientists used this old word for the large flying foxes because they can look like dark, ghostly shapes at dusk, so the name fits their shadowy appearance.
