antrozous
noun
Meaning
A genus of vesper bats found in western North America, characterized by their large ears and pale fur.
Examples
- The Antrozous genus is represented by the pallid bat, which is famous for its ability to consume venomous prey.
- Researchers studying the Antrozous species noted that these bats often forage on the ground rather than in the air.
Synonyms: bat, vespertilionid