genus Phyllostomus

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A group of leaf-nosed bats that live in Central and South America

noun
/ˈdʒɛnəs ˌfɪloʊˈstɑːməs/

Specialized

: género Phyllostomus

The genus Phyllostomus includes some of the largest leaf-nosed bats in the Americas.

Examples

Several species within genus Phyllostomus demonstrate unique feeding behaviors.
The genus Phyllostomus includes many fascinating species of bats.
Scientists studied the cranial structure of genus Phyllostomus to understand bat evolution.
Did you know that the genus Phyllostomus is known for its leaf-shaped nose?
Scientists studied the cranial structure of genus Phyllostomus to understand bat evolution.
Several species within genus Phyllostomus demonstrate unique feeding behaviors.
The genus Phyllostomus includes some of the largest leaf-nosed bats in the Americas.

Synonyms

Phyllostomus

vsgenus Phyllostomus

Specialized

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A bat with a leaf-shaped nose that lives in Central and South America

is the name for the type genus serving as the family's reference

Surface Forms

genus Phyllostomus singular

genera Phyllostomus plural

Morphology

genus + Phyllostomus

The phrase 'genus Phyllostomus' is directly compositional: 'genus' denotes a biological rank grouping related species and 'Phyllostomus' names the specific group of leaf-nosed bats, so the combined meaning ('the genus called Phyllostomus, comprising those bats') is immediately derivable. This taxonomic naming pattern is common across languages and follows regular English noun-noun naming conventions, making it transparent to learners who know both constituents.

Etymology

Genus Phyllostomus comes from Greek words meaning leaf and mouth. These bats have a leaf-shaped nose near their mouth, so the name helps you picture them as 'leaf-mouthed' bats.