What is another word for fruit bat?
Pronunciation: [fɹˈuːt bˈat] (IPA) 
A fruit bat is a type of bat that primarily feeds on fruit, nectar, and pollen. The term fruit bat is often used interchangeably with flying fox, which is a common synonym for these mammals due to their large size and fox-like appearance. Other synonyms for fruit bat include megabat, which refers to their size, and frugivorous bat, which means they primarily consume fruit. Some species of fruit bat are also referred to by their common names, such as the Indian flying fox, black flying fox, and straw-colored fruit bat. Regardless of the term used, fruit bats play an important role in pollination and seed dispersal.
