1) Animal order 2) Order chiroptera
Found on
https://www.crosswordclues.com/clue/chiroptera
The bats, an order of placental mammals of worldwide distribution, characterised by a modification of the forelimbs that enables them to fly. They are capable of emitting ultrasonic sounds that enable them to echolocate, find flying insect prey, and avoid objects in the dark. Though mostly insectivorous, some species feed on nectar, fruit, fish, an...
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: kī-rop′ter-ă Definitions: 1. The bats, an order of placental mammals of worldwide distribution, characterized by a modification of the forelimbs that enables them to fly. They are capable of emitting ultrasonic sounds that enable them to echolocate, find flying insect prey, and avoid objects in the dark. Th...
Found on
http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=16813
The chiroptera is an order of Eutheria. They are small mammals with strong powers of flight. The limb bones are strong and slender. The wings are formed of skin. The teeth bear pointed cusps.
Found on
http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/BC.HTM
[
n] - an old order dating to early Eocene: bats: suborder Megachiroptera (fruit bats)
Found on
http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=Chiroptera
Cheiroptera, Chiroptera An order of Mammalia, distinguished by greatly elongated fingerbones supporting a membrane or 'wing' attached to the posterior limbs and the side of the body, and adapted for flight; the Bats.
Found on
http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/438/4
scientific name for bats
Found on
https://sciencetrek.org/sciencetrek/topics/bats/glossary.cfm
order Chiroptera noun an old order dating to early Eocene: bats: suborder Megachiroptera (fruit bats); suborder Microchiroptera (insectivorous bats)
Found on
https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974
No exact match found.
