Family Vespertilionidae (Noun)
Meaning
The majority of common bats of temperate regions of the world.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Vespertilionidae is the largest and most widespread family of bats, with over 400 species found worldwide, including the majority of common bats of temperate regions of the world.
- Many species within the family Vespertilionidae are insectivorous, using echolocation to navigate and locate prey in the dark.
- The family Vespertilionidae is often referred to as the evening bats or vespertilionid bats, due to their nocturnal habits and the fact that they are most active at dusk and dawn.
- Some of the most well-known members of the family Vespertilionidae include the little brown bat, the big brown bat, and the Indiana bat, all of which are common in temperate regions of North America.
- The family Vespertilionidae is found on every continent except Antarctica, with the majority of species occurring in temperate and tropical regions.