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Hipposideridae

Hipposideridae

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A family of bats with a leaf-shaped nose that use sound to find their way
  • noun
  • /ˌhɪpəˈsaɪdəˌreɪdi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hiposideros
  • The Hipposideridae family of bats is known for their distinctive leaf-shaped noses.

Examples

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

  • The Hipposideridae are widely distributed throughout Africa and Asia.

  • Members of the Hipposideridae family use echolocation to navigate in the dark.

  • The Hipposideridae family includes several species of bats.

  • Many Hipposideridae species are found in Southeast Asia.

  • Researchers have identified many unique traits in the Hipposideridae bats found in tropical regions.

  • In studying the Hipposideridae, scientists learned about their role in the ecosystem as insectivores.

Surface Forms

Hipposideridae singular
Hipposideridaes plural

Etymology

Hipposideridae comes from Greek parts hippo- 'horse' and -sideros 'iron', which together bring to mind a 'horseshoe' shape. So the name points to the leaf-shaped, horseshoe-like nose these bats have, which they use to find their way by sound.