Tube-nosed Bat (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various fruit bats of the genus Nyctimene distinguished by nostrils drawn out into diverging tubes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tube-nosed bat is a unique species found in the tropical forests of Australia and New Guinea.
- Researchers have been studying the behavior of the tube-nosed bat in its natural habitat for several years.
- The distinctive tube-shaped nostrils of the tube-nosed bat allow it to detect the sweet scent of ripe fruit.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the tube-nosed bat and its habitat from deforestation and other human activities.
- In the evening, the tube-nosed bat emerges from its roost to forage for fruit and nectar in the surrounding area.