macrotus

[Pref. macro-, and Gr. ous (gen it. otos )=an ear.] Zool.: A genus of Phyllos tom ide (Vampires). Ears very large, united at the base by a membrane; large, beyond which the tail projects by its last pasal appendage, erect; interfemoral membrane joint. Macrotus waterhousii is the Great-eared Leaf Bat from the West Indies; the length of the head and body is two inches and a half; tail, an inch and one-sixth. Fur, mouse-color, paler beneath; nose-leaf, lanceolate. It is mainly insectivorous, but sometimes feeds on fruit. Other species are M. californicus and M. mexican us , the habitat of which is indicated by their specific names. măc-ro-typ-oûs, a. [Pref. macro-, and Greek typos a blow, a type.] Numis .: Having a long form.