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Definition of free-tailed bat
: any of a family (Molossidae) of bats characterized by a tail that projects beyond the posterior part of the flight membrane and found in warm regions of the world
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“Free-tailed bat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free-tailed%20bat. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.
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