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tube-nosed fruit bat

/ˈtjuːb nəʊzd fruːt bæt/

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/ˈtjuːb nəʊzd fruːt bæt/formalscientific
  • ruТип крылана, относящийся к роду Nyctimene, отличающийся характерными трубчатыми ноздрями. Эти летучие мыши встречаются в тропических регионах Юго-Восточной Азии, Австралии и островов Тихого океана и в основном питаются фруктами.

A type of fruit bat belonging to the genus Nyctimene, characterized by its distinctive tubular nostrils. These bats are found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, and they primarily feed on fruit.

  1. A type of batC2formal

    Any bat of the genus Nyctimene, characterized by prominent tubular nostrils, found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia and Australia.

    ruТрубконосая летучая лисица

    • The tube-nosed fruit bat is known for its distinctive nostril shape.
    • Researchers observed a tube-nosed fruit bat feeding on figs in the rainforest.
    • The tube-nosed fruit bat plays a key role in seed dispersal.