Genus Phyllostomus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Phyllostomatidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Phyllostomus is the type genus of the family Phyllostomatidae, commonly known as leaf-nosed bats.
- Phyllostomus is a genus of bats in the family Phyllostomatidae, which includes the lesser long-nosed bat and the greater long-nosed bat.
- The genus Phyllostomus is characterized by the presence of a distinctive leaf-like noseleaf, which is a key diagnostic feature of the family Phyllostomatidae.
- Phyllostomus is a diverse genus within the family Phyllostomatidae, with species found in a wide range of habitats throughout the Americas.
- The genus Phyllostomus is considered the type genus of the family Phyllostomatidae, and its members are often used as model organisms in studies of bat biology and ecology.