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Eumops

Eumops

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A group of large mastiff bats that live in the Americas
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Eumops
  • The Eumops genus includes some of the fastest flying bats in the world.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the flight patterns of Eumops in the rainforests of South America.

  • Unlike most bats, Eumops typically prefer to roost in tall trees or man-made structures.

  • The Eumops species are fascinating creatures.

  • Have you ever seen a Eumops bat in the wild?

  • Researchers studied the flight patterns of Eumops in the rainforests of South America.

  • The Eumops genus includes some of the fastest flying bats in the world.

  • Unlike most bats, Eumops typically prefer to roost in tall trees or man-made structures.

Surface Forms

Eumops singular
Eumopses plural

Etymology

Eumops is a scientific name for a group of large mastiff bats. It joins the Greek part eu- meaning 'good' or 'true' with Mops, an older bat name, so you can remember Eumops as the 'true Mops' or 'good Mops' group of bats.