Vespertilionidae (Noun)
Meaning
The majority of common bats of temperate regions of the world.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Vespertilionidae are widely distributed in temperate regions around the world and account for most common bats in those areas.
- A great deal of temperate zone bat fauna are part of the family Vespertilionidae.
- Common North American and European bat species largely fall into the Vespertilionidae family.
- As temperate regions often lack diversity of mammals Vespertilionidae usually have large roles within these ecosystems.
- It's notable that even casual bat sightings often include some Vespertilionidae family members due to their vast diversity in temperate climates.