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Noun desmodus has 1 sense
  1. Desmodus, genus Desmodus - type genus of the Desmodontidae: vampire bats
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Desmodontidae, family Desmodontidae
    --1 has members: Desmodus rotundus

Definitions from the Web

Desmodus

Definition:

Desmodus is a genus of bats commonly known as vampire bats that belong to the family Phyllostomidae. They are known for their unique dietary habits of consuming blood from other animals.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: The genus of bats known as vampire bats

Senses and Usages:

  1. Vampire Bat: Refers to any bat belonging to the genus Desmodus.

    2. Sample Sentence: The desmodus flew silently in the dark, searching for its next prey.

  2. Bloodsucking Bat: A term used to describe the feeding habits of vampire bats.

    3. Sample Sentence: Vampire bats, including the desmodus, possess sharp teeth specifically adapted for extracting blood.

  3. Genus Name: The scientific name for a group of vampire bats.

    4. Sample Sentence: The desmodus belongs to the family Phyllostomidae within the order Chiroptera.

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