genus nyctimene

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Noun genus nyctimene has 1 sense

Nyctimene, genus Nyctimene - East Indian fruit bats
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Megachiroptera, suborder Megachiroptera
--₁ has members: harpy, harpy bat, tube-nosed bat, tube-nosed fruit bat

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Genus Nyctimene

Description:

The genus Nyctimene is a group of bats belonging to the family Pteropodidae. They are commonly known as tube-nosed fruit bats due to their unique tubular-shaped nostrils. This genus comprises several species that are found in various regions of the world.

Sample Sentences:

The genus Nyctimene includes the Nyctimene major, a fruit bat species found in Australia and nearby islands.
Scientists have been studying the behavior and feeding habits of different species within the genus Nyctimene.
The tube-nosed fruit bats of the genus Nyctimene have adapted to extract nectar from blossoms using their specialized snouts.
The unique physical features of genus Nyctimene bats make them fascinating subjects for research in the field of zoology.

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