What is another word for megadermatidae?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛɡədəmˌatɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Megadermatidae is a scientific name given to a family of bats commonly known as false vampire bats due to their physical appearance and feeding habits. This family belongs to the Megachiroptera order and is distributed throughout Africa, Asia, and Australia. There are several synonyms used for the term Megadermatidae such as Macrodermatidae, large eared bats, and ghost bats. These bats are unique in their physical structures as they possess large ears that help them locate their prey using echolocation. False vampire bats are often confused with true vampire bats due to their similar names, but they are different in their feeding behaviors as they mainly feed on insects and other invertebrates.
