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genus Lasiurus

genus Lasiurus

9.9
A group of bats with fur along the tail found in the Americas
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Lasiurus
  • The genus Lasiurus includes several species of hairy-tailed bats found throughout the Americas.

Examples

  • The distinguishing feature of the genus Lasiurus is the fur that extends along the tail membrane.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Lasiurus during their field expedition.

  • The genus Lasiurus includes several species of bats.

  • Many scientists study the genus Lasiurus for its unique adaptations.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Lasiurus during their field expedition.

  • The genus Lasiurus includes several species of hairy-tailed bats found throughout the Americas.

  • The distinguishing feature of the genus Lasiurus is the fur that extends along the tail membrane.

Synonyms

Lasiurus
vsgenus Lasiurus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of bats in the Americas with hairy tails

is identical in meaning but omits geographic origin

Surface Forms

genus Lasiurus singular
genera Lasiurus plural

Morphology

genus + Lasiurus

This is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase: 'genus' (a biological rank) applied to the proper name 'Lasiurus', so a learner who knows both constituents will understand it denotes the genus called Lasiurus (a group of bats). Noun+name constructions for taxonomy are cross-linguistically common and follow regular compositional patterns, making the meaning directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Genus Lasiurus may come from the Greek words lasios and oura, which mean 'hairy' and 'tail'. These bats have fur that reaches onto their tail, so the name points to the group of 'hairy-tailed' bats and explains why it is used for this genus.