desmodus

• Nome científico que designa o gênero-tipo da família Desmodontidae, que inclui os morcegos-vampiro.

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the Desmodontidae family, which includes vampire bats.

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1. Type genus of vampire batsC2formalscientific

   A genus of bats in the family Phyllostomidae, commonly known as vampire bats, which feed on blood.

   Gênero de morcegos-vampiros

   • Desmodus rotundus is the common vampire bat found in Central and South America.
   • The Desmodus genus is known for its unique feeding behavior.
   • Researchers study Desmodus to understand anticoagulant properties in their saliva.