Microchiroptera

 
Pronunciation: /ˌmʌɪkrəʊkʌɪˈrɒpt(ə)rə/

plural noun

Zoology
  • a major division of bats which comprises all but the fruit bats.
    • Suborder Microchiroptera, order Chiroptera: many families

Derivatives

microchiropteran

noun & adjective

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from micro- 'small' + Greek kheir 'hand' + pteron 'wing'