What is another word for chiroptera?
Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ɪɹəptəɹə] (IPA) 
Chiroptera is a word used to refer to the order of mammals commonly known as bats. Some synonyms for chiroptera include batrachians, flying mice, and flittermice. The word flittermouse is an archaic term for a bat but is still used in some contexts. Another synonym used for the word chiroptera is the term microchiropterans, which is used to refer to the smaller species of bats. Some other less common synonyms used for chiroptera include wing-handed animals and aerial mammals. While these terms are not as widely used as chiroptera, they still accurately describe the unique and fascinating group of animals known as bats.
