Phyllostomidae (Noun)
Meaning
New World leaf-nosed bats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Phyllostomidae, also known as New World leaf-nosed bats, is composed of over 180 species of bats that inhabit the Americas.
- New World leaf-nosed bats, or Phyllostomidae, can be found in a wide range of habitats, from deserts to tropical rainforests.
- With over 55 genera, the Phyllostomidae family shows considerable diversity in the type of food the bats consume, including fruits, nectar, insects, and even small vertebrates.
- Phyllostomidae, New World leaf-nosed bats, are the dominant bats in their ranges, often outnumbering other bat families.
- Phyllostomidae bats often hang upside-down from tree branches, taking cover in colonies for protection from predators and the elements.