Microbat (Noun)
Meaning
Typically having large ears and feeding primarily on insects; worldwide in distribution.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The microbat is one of the smallest bats in the world, with ears that are disproportionately large compared to its tiny body.
- Researchers studied the behavior of a microbat colony, observing their nocturnal insect-hunting habits and unique navigational techniques.
- African fruit bats and microbats are the most common types of bats in the savannas, often roosting in large groups.
- The Australian native microbat is considered an endangered species due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
- Scientists discovered a new species of microbat in the remote jungles of South America, characterized by its striking yellow and black stripes.