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- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassMammalia
- OrderChiroptera
- FamilyMolossidae
Les Molossidae sont une famille de chauves-souris appelées molosses. Il y a environ 80 espèces. Les molosses ont des oreilles épaisses et larges et une poche glandulaire à la gorge. Ils se dirigent par écholocation en émettant des ultrasons via des vibrations lentes et notes quasi constantes du larynx. Ils se nourrissent d'insectes.
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The Molossidae, or free-tailed bats, are a family of bats within the order Chiroptera. The Molossidae is the fourth-largest family of bats, containing about 110 species as of 2012. They are generally quite robust, and consist of many strong-flying forms with relatively long and narrow wings with wrinkled lips shared through their genus. Their strong flying form allows them to fly 60 miles per hour using tail winds and at altitudes over 10,000 feet. This makes them unique among bats, as they are the only bat family that withstands the elevation. They are widespread, being found on every continent except Antarctica. They are typically found in caves, abandoned mines, or tunnels.
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