Genus Eumops (Noun)
Meaning
Mastiff bats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mastiff bats are large, medium-sized to dark-colored bats that belong to the genus Eumops.
- The genus Eumops, also known as mastiff bats, comprise of approximately 13 species of bats that are native to the Americas.
- Eumops is one of the distinct genera belonging to the subfamily of Molossidae known for under-wing calcar and heel spurs.
- A large genus Eumops mastiff bat, Eumops glaucinus or Wagner's mastiff bat is found in Central and South America.
- Members of genus Eumops are commonly referred to as mastiff bats due to their large molars and dental structure somewhat similar to the mastiff dog breed.