Classification of Bats: Chiroptera

Division of the Chiroptera: Two Suborders, Megachiroptera and Microchiroptera, are included under the Order Chiroptera. Besides the common chiropterian features, the suborders differ con­siderably from each other. The differences are tabulated in Table 45—Chordata. Suborder Megachiroptera: 1. They are large in size among the chiropterans and frugivorous in habit. 2. Eyes are large and snout is elongated. 3. Tail is [...]