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South
American bats (Chiroptera) Lithograph, by Jean-Charles Werner, c. 1855. |
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Three South American bat
species with wings fully extended, allowing direct comparison of
skeletal structure and wing morphology. Figures 1 and 2 belong to
the Vespertilionidae family (microbats), while figure 3 represents a
large Phyllostomidae (New
World leaf-nosed bats),
distinguished by its broader snout and more robust frame. The
labelled classification and anatomical emphasis support species
differentiation within Chiroptera, focused strictly on visual and
taxonomic features. |
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