Vespertilionid (Noun)
Meaning
A variety of carnivorous bat.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The vespertilionid was discovered in a dark cave system, its small wings beating rapidly as it chased after insects.
- Researchers studied the vespertilionid's unique echolocation calls, trying to understand how it navigated in complete darkness.
- A group of vespertilionids roosted together in a hollow tree, their furry bodies clinging to each other for warmth.
- The vespertilionid's diet consisted mainly of mosquitoes and moths, which it caught in mid-air with its sharp teeth.
- Conservation efforts were put in place to protect the vespertilionid's habitat, as its population began to decline due to habitat destruction.