ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Noseleaf

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Noseleaf is a noun meaning The elaborate structure of skin surrounding the nostrils of many species of bat.

Meaning

The elaborate structure of skin surrounding the nostrils of many species of bat.

More Meanings

  1. A noseleaf bat, one of many species of bat that have a noseleaf.

Example Sentences

Vampire bats are capable of perceiving infrared radiation (heat) through the pocketings in their noseleaves that can allow them to find a feeding spot on their prey that is well supplied with blood vessels.

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