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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPteropus
/ˈtɛrəpəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A genus of large fruit bats known for their size and distinctive wingspan.
"The Pteropus species are primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions, where they play a crucial role in pollination." - 2
Any bat belonging to the genus Pteropus.
"The flying fox is a common name for several species of Pteropus."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Pteropus' originates from the Greek words 'pteron' meaning 'wing' and 'pous' meaning 'foot', reflecting the winged nature of these large fruit bats. The genus was first described in the early 19th century, and its classification has evolved as more species were discovered and studied.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pteropus" is said worldwide
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Ptéropus
Transliteration: Ptéropus
"Le ptéropus est un fruitier important dans l'écosystème."
Flughund
Transliteration: Flughund
"Der Flughund gehört zur Gattung Pteropus."
Pteropus
Transliteration: Pteropus
"Il Pteropus è un importante impollinatore nelle foreste tropicali."
Pteropus
Transliteration: Pteropus
"El Pteropus es conocido por su gran envergadura."
Pteropus
Transliteration: Pteropus
"O Pteropus desempenha um papel vital na polinização."
पीटरोपस
Transliteration: Pīṭaropas
"पीटरोपस फल खाने वाले चमगादड़ की एक प्रजाति है।"
果蝠属
Transliteration: Guǒfú shǔ
"果蝠属在热带地区扮演着重要的生态角色。"
과일박쥐속
Transliteration: Gwa-ilbakjwi-sok
"과일박쥐속은 열대 지역에서 중요한 역할을 합니다."
フルーツバット属
Transliteration: Furūtsubatto-zoku
"フルーツバット属は熱帯の生態系で重要な役割を果たします。"
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