Phyllostomus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Phyllostomatidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The type genus of the family Phyllostomatidae is Phyllostomus, commonly known as the leaf-nosed bats in the Americas.
- The discovery of a new Phyllostomus species expands the diversity of bats found in Central and South America.
- A team of researchers conducted a study on the behavior and habitat of the Phyllostomus genus.
- Phyllostomus bats have a distinct leaf-like appendage on their nose, giving them their characteristic name.
- A specimen of Phyllostomus discolor was collected and analyzed in a recent taxonomic study of the species.