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Description: The greater white-lined bat found from central Mexico through Central America to Peru and eastern Brazil. This species is common in lowland evergreen and semideciduous forests, and forms colonies of up to 80 individuals consisting of one to several harem groups. Greater white-lined bats typically roost in tree holes, buttress cavities, and on the walls of buildings. The white lines on the backs are an example of disruptive colouration, and make these bats difficult to spot in their roost sites. This species feeds on small flying insects. Also see MNO's 2108 and 2109. Author(s): Maarten Vonhof Keywords: | Animalia | Chiroptera | Chordata | Emballonuridae | Gnathostomata | Mammalia | Mammalogy | Sarcopterygii | Tetrapoda | Vertebrata | Zoology | Alberta Curriculum Keywords: Adaptations to Environment (Animals) | Animal Homes | Animal Life Cycle | Animal homes Gr2 | Animal needs | Animals Responses to the Environment | Avoiding predation | Benefits of Animals | Building Things | Classification of Animals | Elementary School (Grades 1-6) | Food Chain Gr2 | Food Web | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Growth and Development (Animals) | Habitat Requirements of Animals | Mammals Life Cycle | Natural Pesticides | Needs of Animals | Needs of Animals and Plants | Needs of animals | Small Crawling and Flying Animals | Vertebrates Gr2 | Visible Characteristics of Animals | basic needs | body coverings | camouflage | carnivores | caves | mammals Gr3 | Biology Course Keywords: None |
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