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Microchiroptera [¦mī·krō·kī′räp·tə·rə] (vertebrate zoology) A suborder of the mammalian order Chiroptera composed of the insectivorous bats. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No positive Microchiroptera were obtained during the study period. Racey of the University of Aberdeen in Scotland studied two species from the suborder Microchiroptera -- small bats that navigate by sonar instead of sight. ABL has been confirmed in five species of Australian bat: four species of flying fox (suborder Megachiroptera, genus Pteropus) and one species of insectivorous bat (suborder Microchiroptera, Saccolaimus flaviventris). |
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