Pteropus
- noun
- /ˈtɛrəpəs/
- Specialized
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Pteropus
- The Asian fruit bat, Pteropus, is known for its impressive wingspan and role in the ecosystem.
Examples
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Researchers identified Pteropus species as important vectors for certain viruses in tropical regions.
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We were running after a Pteropus.
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The Pteropus poliocephalus in question--
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A Pteropus.
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I would have to examine them in detail, of course, but here and now I can assert that we are dealing with Pteropus Poliocephalus...
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The large fruit bat, Pteropus, typically roosts in trees during the day and forages for fruits at night.
Synonyms
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A large bat that eats fruit and has a face like a fox and long wings
Compounds
- Specialized
A large fruit-eating bat from Southeast Asia that is active at night
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pteropus comes from the Greek parts pteron 'wing' and pous 'foot', literally meaning 'wing-foot'. That's why the name fits these large fruit bats called flying foxes, because their wings are joined to their legs and make them look like a fox that can fly.