pteropids
noun (plural) as in strong fondness
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Example:The flying foxes were roosting in the avocado tree.
Definition:Common name for pteropids.
Example:The scientists studied the habits of the bat family in the rainforest.
Definition:A taxonomic family in the order Chiroptera that includes pteropids.
Example:The patagium of the pteropids extends dramatically, resembling a wing-suit.
Definition:A membrane between the forelimb and hind limb and the body in bats which forms the wings.
Example:Fruit bats are important pollinators and seed dispersers in tropical ecosystems.
Definition:A pteropid that primarily eats fruit, contributing to seed dispersal.
Example:The researchers conducted a case study on the behavior of Ara species.
Definition:A genus of pteropids, sometimes used to describe the entire family.
Example:Pteropids, along with other Megachiroptera, are flight-adapted mammals that navigate using vision rather than echolocation.
Definition:An order of bats to which pteropids belong, historically used to distinguish them from echolocating bats.
Example:Pteropids are predominantly nocturnal, venturing out at night to forage for food.
Definition:Describing animals, especially birds and mammals, that are primarily active during the night.
Example:Among Chiroptera, pteropids are known for their unique wing structure and size.
Definition:The order of mammals that includes bats, of which pteropids are a subgroup.
Example:Pteropids are different from echolocating bats like the microbats, which emit high-frequency sounds to navigate.
Definition:Use of echolocation to locate objects, especially by emitting sounds and interpreting their echoes, typically done by bats.
Example:Many pteropid species are endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.
Definition:Facing a high risk of extinction in the near future unless circumstances change.
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