Genus Desmodus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Desmodontidae: vampire bats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Desmodus consists of three species of vampire bats, commonly found in Central and South America.
- The three species of vampire bats that belong to the genus Desmodus are Desmodus rotundus, Desmodus bergmanni, and Desmodus albus.
- Vampire bats are members of the family Desmodontidae, with the genus Desmodus being the type genus.
- Research has shown that the genus Desmodus contains three species that have distinct differences in their habitats and diets.
- Studies have revealed that the genus Desmodus contains three species that exhibit unique characteristics compared to other bats.