Genus Nyctimene (Noun)
Meaning
East Indian fruit bats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Fruit bats belonging to the genus Nyctimene are endemic to the tropical rainforests of East India and are considered an important indicator species for biodiversity.
- Large-eared flying foxes, genus Nyctimene, have been documented to roost in colonies within the dense foliage of mangrove forests in East India.
- Researchers studying the genus Nyctimene have made significant discoveries about the unique communication methods used by the species to navigate their environment.
- Fossil records show that the genus Nyctimene has remained largely unchanged for millions of years, indicating a highly successful adaptation to the East Indian environment.
- A study on the genus Nyctimene revealed that these East Indian fruit bats play a crucial role in seed dispersal for various plant species in their ecosystem.