tube-nosed bat

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Noun tube-nosed bat has 1 sense

harpy, harpy bat, tube-nosed bat, tube-nosed fruit bat - any of various fruit bats of the genus Nyctimene distinguished by nostrils drawn out into diverging tubes
--₁ is a kind of fruit bat, megabat
--₁ is a member of Nyctimene, genus Nyctimene

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Tube-nosed bat

Definition:

A tube-nosed bat refers to any species of bats belonging to the family Nycteridae, characterized by their elongated nose with tube-like nostrils.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A small insectivorous bat species with elongated tube-like nostrils used for echolocation.

Example Sentence: The tube-nosed bat relied on its specialized nose to navigate through the dark caves.

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Sense 2:

Noun: A bat found in local regions known for its unique tube-shaped nose structure.

Example Sentence: The tube-nosed bat found in this area is a rare specimen and highly valued by researchers.

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