Desmodontidae (Noun)
Meaning
True vampire bats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Desmodontidae family consists of three species of true vampire bats found in Central and South America.
- Vampire bats belong to the family Desmodontidae, characterized by their unique adaptations for blood-feeding.
- There are three genera within the Desmodontidae family, including Desmodus, Diaemus, and Diphylla.
- Desmodontidae bats are known for their ability to transmit diseases to their hosts through their saliva.
- Researchers have studied the behavior and ecology of Desmodontidae bats to better understand their role in ecosystems.