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phyllostomidae

/ˌfɪl.əˈstɒm.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌfɪl.əˈstɒm.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название семейства летучих мышей, известных как листоносые летучие мыши Нового Света, отличающихся характерной листовидной структурой носа.

A scientific noun referring to a family of bats known as New World leaf-nosed bats, characterized by a distinctive leaf-shaped nose structure.

proper noun

  1. New World leaf-nosed batsC2formalscientific

    A family of bats found in the Americas, characterized by a prominent leaf-shaped nose structure used for echolocation and feeding.

    ruЛистоносые летучие мыши Нового Света

    • Phyllostomidae includes many species that feed on fruit, nectar, or insects.
    • The leaf-nosed bats of the family Phyllostomidae are vital pollinators in tropical ecosystems.
    • Researchers discovered a new species of Phyllostomidae in the Amazon rainforest.
Forms
  • phyllostomidae plural form
  • phyllostomidae' possessive plural form
  • phyllostomidae's possessive singular form