Family Megadermatidae (Noun)
Meaning
Old World false vampire bats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Megadermatidae, also known as Old World false vampire bats, consists of several species that can be found in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
- Megaderma lyra, the Indian flying fox, belongs to the family Megadermatidae and is often mistaken for a true vampire bat.
- False vampire bats from the family Megadermatidae have a distinct dental structure, differentiating them from true vampire bats.
- In contrast to true vampire bats, the family Megadermatidae consists of bats that primarily feed on insects and small vertebrates.
- Species within the family Megadermatidae have evolved unique adaptations, allowing them to survive in various habitats across the Old World.