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genus Diphylla

genus Diphylla

9.9
A group of vampire bats that drink blood
  • noun
  • /ˈdɪfɪlə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Diphylla
  • Scientists study the genus Diphylla to learn more about the feeding behavior of vampire bats.

Examples

  • The genus Diphylla is native to parts of Central and South America.

  • Only one living species is currently classified under the genus Diphylla.

  • The genus Diphylla is known for its unique feeding habits.

  • Did you know that the genus Diphylla includes vampire bats?

  • Only one living species is currently classified under the genus Diphylla.

  • Scientists study the genus Diphylla to learn more about the feeding behavior of vampire bats.

  • The genus Diphylla is native to parts of Central and South America.

Synonyms

Diphylla
vsgenus Diphylla
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of vampire bats from the Americas that includes the hairy-legged vampire bat

focuses on their blood feeding habit rather than geographic detail

Surface Forms

genus Diphylla singular
genera Diphylla plural

Morphology

genus + Diphylla

The noun phrase is fully compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Diphylla' yields 'the genus called Diphylla,' which by the provided constituent definition identifies a group of vampire bats. This scientific naming pattern is regular and cross-linguistically familiar, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the meaning.

Etymology

The noun genus Diphylla names a small group in biology: genus means a 'group' and Diphylla is the label for that particular group of vampire bats. That's why genus Diphylla is used today to talk about that group of bats that feed on blood.