Leaf-nosed

Leaf-nosed
Leaf-nosed Leaf"-nosed`, n. (Zo["o]l.) Having a leaflike membrane on the nose; -- said of certain bats, esp. of the genera {Phyllostoma} and {Rhinonycteris}. See {Vampire}. [1913 Webster]

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  • leaf-nosed — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective : having a leaflike membrane or plate on the nose used especially of bats of the families Phyllostomatidae, Rhinolophidae, and Hipposideridae * * * leafˈ nosed adjective Having a leaflike structure on the nose, as certain… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • leaf-nosed bat — /leef nohzd / any of various New and Old World bats, as of the families Phyllostomatidae, Rhinolophidae, and Hipposideridae, having a leaflike flap of skin at the tip of the nose. [1865 70] * * * ▪ mammal       any of almost 250 species of New… …   Universalium

  • leaf-nosed bats — balnanosiai statusas T sritis zoologija | vardynas taksono rangas gentis apibrėžtis Gentyje 46 rūšys. Paplitimo arealas – Afrika, Madagaskaras, didžioji Azijos dalis ir toliau į r. iki Filipinų ir Saliamono salų, Australija ir Naujųjų Hebridų… …   Žinduolių pavadinimų žodynas

  • leaf-nosed bats — pasagnosiniai šikšnosparniai statusas T sritis zoologija | vardynas taksono rangas šeima apibrėžtis Šeimoje 1 gentis. Kūno ilgis – 35 110 mm, kūno masė – 4 40 g. atitikmenys: lot. Rhinolophidae angl. horseshoe bats; horseshoe nosed bats; leaf… …   Žinduolių pavadinimų žodynas

  • leaf-nosed bat — noun bat having a leaflike flap at the end of the nose; especially of the families Phyllostomatidae and Rhinolophidae and Hipposideridae • Syn: ↑leafnose bat • Hypernyms: ↑carnivorous bat, ↑microbat • Hyponyms: ↑macrotus, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • leaf-nosed — adjective Having an projection resembling a leaf on the nose …   Wiktionary

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  • Philippine Tailless Leaf-nosed Bat — Conservation status Data Deficient (IUCN 2.3) Scientific classification …   Wikipedia

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