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flying fox

/ˈflaɪɪŋ fɒks/

Traducción: Murciélago grande frugívoro con rostro parecido al de un zorro, propio de regiones tropicales de Asia, Australia y África. También se refiere a un tipo de tirolina o cable aéreo usado para cruzar ríos o desfiladeros.

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/ˈflaɪɪŋ fɒks/B1formalscientific
  • esMurciélago grande frugívoro con rostro parecido al de un zorro, propio de regiones tropicales de Asia, Australia y África. También se refiere a un tipo de tirolina o cable aéreo usado para cruzar ríos o desfiladeros.

A large fruit bat with a fox-like face, found in tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and Africa. Also refers to a type of zip-line or cable used for transport across rivers or valleys.

  1. Large fruit batB2formal

    A type of large bat belonging to the genus Pteropus, found in tropical and subtropical regions, which feeds primarily on fruit and nectar.

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    • Flying foxes are important pollinators for many tropical plants.
    • The flying fox colony roosts in the trees near the river.
    • At dusk, thousands of flying foxes take flight to search for food.