Chiropteran

/kaɪˈrɒptərən/ noun

Any member of the order Chiroptera; a bat or bat-like creature.

From 'Chiroptera' plus the suffix '-an' (one belonging to a group). This term converts the scientific order name into a common noun for individual members.

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