SSC
BIOLOGY
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Question
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The scientific name of a “black flying fox” bat is Pteropus alecto. What genus does the bat belong to?
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Bat genus
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Alecto
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Species
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Pteropus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian flying fox (Pteropus medius, formerly Pteropus giganteus), also known as the greater Indian fruit bat, is a species of flying fox native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the largest bats in the world. It is of interest as a disease vector, as it is capable of transmitting several viruses to humans.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bats are placental mammals. After rodents, they are the largest order, making up about 20% of mammal species. In 1758, Carl Linnaeus classified the seven bat species he knew of in the genus Vespertilio in the order Primates.
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