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flying fox: see fruit bat fruit bat, fruit-eating bat found in tropical regions of the Old World. It is relatively large and differs from other bats in the possession of an independent, clawed second digit; it also depends on sight rather than echo-location in maintaining orientation. ..... Click the link for more information. . flying fox 1. any large fruit bat, esp any of the genus Pteropus of tropical Africa and Asia: family Pteropodidae 2. Austral and NZ a cable mechanism used for transportation across a river, gorge, etc. 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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Additionally, experience with HeV in Australian flying fox populations suggests that where susceptible flying fox species share communal roosts, evidence of infection is seen in in-contact species (8). The flying fox is "a potentially interesting additional source of cycad exposure," says Spencer. Gallant Fox ('30) was sired by Sir Gallahad III and his great, great grandsire was Flying Fox. |
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