Vampire Bat (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various tropical American bats of the family Desmodontidae that bite mammals and birds to feed on their blood.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Researchers studying vampire bats in the tropical rainforest discovered unique adaptations to their teeth and digestive systems.
- Common vampire bats are known for their social behavior and ability to form long-lasting bonds with other bats in their colony.
- Several species of vampire bats have been identified, including the common vampire bat and the white-winged vampire bat.
- The discovery of anemic cave conditions explains how vampire bats might have evolved to feed on the blood of living mammals and birds.
- During the daylight hours, vampire bats usually roost in dark caves with their fellow colony members.