horseshoe bat
horseshoe bat · horseshoe bats
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A bat of the genus RhinolophusA bat of the genus Rhinolophus.
» Horseshoe bats are known as rhinolophines to biologists.
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1 sensesA bat of the genus Rhinolophus.
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- a bat of the family Rhinolophidae having a horseshoe-shaped leaf on the nose
- any of numerous bats of the family Hipposideridae of northwest Africa or Philippines or Australia having a horseshoe-shaped leaf on the nose
Examples
1 sentencesHorseshoe bats are known as rhinolophines to biologists.
Translations
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bat of the genus Rhinolophus:
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By meaning 1
bat of the genus Rhinolophus:
Origin
The name refers to a horseshoe-shaped protuberance which these bats have on their noses.The name refers to a horseshoe-shaped protuberance which these bats have on their noses.
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Forms
plural: horseshoe bats| Singular | horseshoe bat |
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