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genus Myotis

genus Myotis

9.6
A large group of mouse-eared bats found across the world
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs maɪˈoʊtɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Myotis
  • The genus Myotis includes more than a hundred species found across six continents.

Examples

  • The genus Myotis is commonly referred to as mouse-eared bats due to their distinctive ear shape.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Myotis in Southeast Asia.

  • The genus Myotis includes many species of bats.

  • The genus Myotis is known for its diverse species.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the genus Myotis in Southeast Asia.

  • The genus Myotis includes more than a hundred species found across six continents.

  • The genus Myotis is commonly referred to as mouse-eared bats due to their distinctive ear shape.

Synonyms

Myotis
vsgenus Myotis
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of bats with mouse-like ears that live worldwide

has the same meaning but uses a more formal taxonomic phrase

Surface Forms

genus Myotis singular
genera Myotis plural

Morphology

genus + Myotis

The meaning is directly compositional: 'genus' names a biological rank and 'Myotis' is the proper name of that genus of bats, so 'genus Myotis' straightforwardly refers to the taxonomic group Myotis (mouse-eared bats). This follows standard scientific naming conventions (rank + name) that are cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the phrase.

Etymology

The name genus Myotis comes from old Greek words mys, meaning 'mouse', and otis, meaning 'ear'. Because these bats have small, mouse-like ears, the name literally means 'mouse-eared' and is used for this group of bats.