plecotus

/ˈplɛkətəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of small insectivorous bats, typically with a distinctive, high-pitched call

“The researchers studied the behavior of plectus bats in their natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • insectivorous bat
  • leaf-nosed bat

Antonyms

  • large carnivorous mammal
  • predatory bird