tube-nosed

• Se dit d'un animal, généralement une chauve-souris ou un oiseau marin, dont les narines ont la forme de petits tubes.

Describes an animal, typically a bat or seabird, that has nostrils shaped like small tubes.

1. Having a tubular noseC1formal

   Describes an animal or creature that possesses a nose shaped like a tube, often used for specific biological functions.

   Au nez tubulaire

   • The tube-nosed bat is known for its distinctive nasal structure.
   • Some tube-nosed seabirds use their nostrils to excrete salt.
   • The tube-nosed insectivore has a highly sensitive snout for foraging.