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phyllostomus

/fɪˈlɒs.tə.məs/

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noun

/fɪˈlɒs.tə.məs/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее типовой род семейства листоносых летучих мышей (Phyllostomatidae), включающий определённые виды летучих мышей.

A noun referring to the type genus of the family Phyllostomatidae, which includes certain species of bats.

proper noun

  1. Type genus of leaf-nosed batsC2formalscientific

    A genus of bats in the family Phyllostomidae, commonly known as spear-nosed bats, characterized by a leaf-shaped nose structure.

    ruФиллостомус

    • Phyllostomus species are found in Central and South America.
    • The leaf-nosed bat, Phyllostomus discolor, is known for its echolocation abilities.
    • Researchers studied the social behavior of Phyllostomus hastatus in the wild.
Forms
  • phyllostomi plural form
  • phyllostomorum possessive plural form
  • phyllostomi possessive singular form