leaf-nosed (Meaning)
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leaf-nosed (n.)
Having a leaflike membrane on the nose; -- said of certain bats, esp. of the genera Phyllostoma and Rhinonycteris. See Vampire.
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leaf-nosed Sentence Examples
- The leaf-nosed bat is a unique species of bat that has a distinctive, leaf-shaped nose.
- Leaf-nosed bats are distributed across Southeast Asia and Africa.
- These animals have a long tongue that they use to catch insects, as they are insectivores.
- The leaf-nosed bat uses echolocation to navigate and find prey in the dark.
- Leaf-nosed bats have large ears that help them detect and interpret sound.
- Some leaf-nosed bats are known to roost in caves, while others prefer to hang from plants.
- Because of their unique nose shape, leaf-nosed bats are also known as horseshoe bats.
- Leaf-nosed bats primarily eat insects, but some species will also consume fruit and nectar.
- These bats are usually brown or gray in color, with dark patches around their eyes.
- Because of habitat loss and hunting, some species of leaf-nosed bats are considered threatened or endangered.
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Having a leaflike membrane on the nose; -- said of certain bats, esp. of the genera Phyllostoma and Rhinonycteris. See Vampire.
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The leaf-nosed bat is a unique species of bat that has a distinctive, leaf-shaped nose.
Leaf-nosed bats are distributed across Southeast Asia and Africa.
These animals have a long tongue that they use to catch insects, as they are insectivores.
The leaf-nosed bat uses echolocation to navigate and find prey in the dark.
