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Megaderma

Megaderma

9.9
A group of bats with large ears found in South and Southeast Asia
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛɡəˌdɜrmə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Megaderma genus includes several species of large-eared bats native to South and Southeast Asia.

Examples

  • The unique facial features of Megaderma distinguish it from other bat genera.

  • Did you know that Megaderma bats are nocturnal?

  • Researchers have long debated the hunting methods of Megaderma in their natural habitats.

  • The Megaderma species is fascinating to study.

  • The Megaderma genus includes several species of bats known for their large ears and unique hunting techniques.

  • Researchers have long debated the hunting methods of Megaderma, which are often referred to as false vampire bats.

  • Notable for their size, Megaderma bats are typically found in tropical regions of Asia, adapting well to various environments.

Compounds

Megaderma lyra
  • Specialized
9.9

A large bat from South and Southeast Asia that eats small animals at night and has very large ears

Surface Forms

Megaderma singular
Megadermas plural

Morphology

Megaderma = derma (opaque) = mega + derma

Although the name is built from the classical elements 'mega' and 'derma', it is a technical taxonomic label whose genus meaning is not predictable for an average learner.

Etymology

Megaderma comes from Greek parts mega 'large' and derma 'skin', like the 'derm' in dermatology. That's an easy memory: these bats have large skin flaps and big ears, so the name points to their big skin features.