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chiropteran

[ ˌkaɪˈrɒptərən ]

Noun

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animal

A chiropteran is a mammal belonging to the order Chiroptera, which includes bats. These flying creatures are the only mammals capable of sustained flight. They are known for their unique wing structure and echolocation abilities.

Synonyms

bat, flying mammal.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
chiropteran	This term is often used in scientific or academic contexts to describe the order of flying mammals that include bats. It's not commonly used in everyday conversation. Chiropterans are an incredibly diverse group of mammals.
bat	This word is widely used in everyday language to refer to the flying mammal. It's the most common term and easily understood by most people. A bat flew through the open window. He's as blind as a bat.
flying mammal	This phrase is used to describe bats in a more descriptive way, often in educational contexts to emphasize that bats are mammals that have the ability to fly. Bats are the only flying mammals in the world. When learning about vertebrates, we'll also discuss flying mammals.

Word

Description / Examples

chiropteran

This term is often used in scientific or academic contexts to describe the order of flying mammals that include bats. It's not commonly used in everyday conversation.

Chiropterans are an incredibly diverse group of mammals.

bat

This word is widely used in everyday language to refer to the flying mammal. It's the most common term and easily understood by most people.

A bat flew through the open window.
He's as blind as a bat.

flying mammal

This phrase is used to describe bats in a more descriptive way, often in educational contexts to emphasize that bats are mammals that have the ability to fly.

Bats are the only flying mammals in the world.
When learning about vertebrates, we'll also discuss flying mammals.

Examples of usage

The chiropteran swooped down to catch insects in mid-air.
Bats are a common example of chiropterans in the animal kingdom.

Translations

Translations of the word "chiropteran" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quiroptero

🇮🇳 चिरोप्टेरा

🇩🇪 Fledermaus

🇮🇩 kijang

🇺🇦 літаюча миша

🇵🇱 nietoperz

🇯🇵 コウモリ

🇫🇷 chauve-souris

🇪🇸 murciélago

🇹🇷 yarasa

🇰🇷 박쥐

🇸🇦 خفاش

🇨🇿 netopýr

🇸🇰 netopier

🇨🇳 蝙蝠

🇸🇮 netopir

🇮🇸 fluguhrafn

🇰🇿 ұшатын жарқанат

🇬🇪 ბატკა

🇦🇿 böcə

🇲🇽 murciélago

Etymology

The word 'chiropteran' comes from the Greek words 'cheir' meaning 'hand' and 'pteron' meaning 'wing'. This reflects the unique wing structure of bats, which have elongated fingers covered by a thin membrane. Bats have been fascinating creatures throughout history, often associated with folklore and myths. They play a vital role in ecosystems as pollinators and insect controllers.