phyllostomatidae

• Famille taxonomique de chauves-souris, communément appelées chauves-souris à feuilles nasales du Nouveau Monde, caractérisées par une structure nasale en forme de feuille distinctive.

A taxonomic family of bats commonly known as New World leaf-nosed bats, characterized by a distinctive leaf-shaped nose structure.

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1. New World leaf-nosed batsC2formalscientific

   A family of bats native to the Americas, characterized by a distinctive leaf-shaped nose structure used for echolocation and feeding.

   Phyllostomidés

   • Phyllostomatidae includes many species that feed on fruit, nectar, or insects.
   • The leaf-nosed bats of the family Phyllostomatidae are found primarily in tropical regions of the Americas.
   • Researchers study Phyllostomatidae to understand their unique echolocation abilities.

   Synonymesphyllostomidae