mouse-eared bat

mammal

Also known as: Myotis

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The term "mouse-eared bat" can refer to a species within the Myotis genus, which are a type of brown bat. These bats are small mammals found worldwide and are insectivorous. The large mouse-eared bat (M. myotis) is a specific European species within this genus.12

Bats, as a whole, belong to the order Chiroptera and are classified into two suborders: Microchiroptera and Megachiroptera. The Myotis genus falls under the family Vespertilionidae, commonly known as vesper bats. These bats are characterized by their moderate to large ears, which are folded when resting. They are known for their slow flight and ability to hover, often picking insects from surfaces. Many temperate species hibernate during winter.34

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…bats belonging to the genera Myotis (little brown bats) or Eptesicus (big brown bats). Both are vesper bats, and both are widely distributed, being found in almost all parts of the world. Both genera are insectivorous.
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…bats belonging to the genera Myotis (little brown bats) or Eptesicus (big brown bats). Both are vesper bats, and both are widely distributed, being found in almost all parts of the world. Both genera are insectivorous.
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