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phyllostomus
 

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Noun phyllostomus has 1 sense
  1. Phyllostomus, genus Phyllostomus - type genus of the family Phyllostomatidae
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of
     Phyllostomidae, family Phyllostomidae, Phyllostomatidae, family Phyllostomatidae
     --1 has members: spearnose bat

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Phyllostomus

Definition: Phyllostomus is a genus of bats, commonly known as leaf-nosed bats, belonging to the family Phyllostomidae.

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Meaning: Popular

Noun:

  1. The phyllostomus possesses a distinctive leaf-shaped nose, which is used for echolocation.
  2. Phyllostomus bats are found in Central and South America.

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Meaning: Local

Noun:

  1. Our local guide informed us that the phyllostomus is an important pollinator of certain rainforest plants.
  2. You may spot a phyllostomus roosting in the trees around here.

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