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flying fox

 

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Noun flying fox has 1 sense
  1. flying fox - large bat with a head that resembles the head of a fox
    --1 is a kind of
    fruit bat, megabat
    --1 is a member of Pteropus, genus Pteropus

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Flying fox


Description:

Flying fox refers to a type of large bat belonging to the genus Pteropus. They are also commonly known as fruit bats due to their diet consisting mainly of fruits. These bats are characterized by their fox-like faces, large wingspans, and ability to fly long distances.

Sample Sentences:

  • The flying foxes congregated by hanging upside down from the tree branches.
  • As dusk approached, the sky filled with a swarm of flying foxes in search of food.
  • The sound of flapping wings signaled the arrival of a flying fox at dusk.
  • Despite being nocturnal creatures, flying foxes can sometimes be seen during the day when their roosts are disturbed.

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