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Megachiroptera Pteropodidae (Fruit Bat). (Mr)G 19 Jun 10. Fruit Bat. Fruit Bat. Range from 6cm to 40cm Largest have a 150cm wing span Large eyes Excellent sense of smell Do not use echolocation. Fruit Bat. Nectarivorous Specialist teeth Long tongues Help with pollination. Fruit Bat.
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Megachiroptera Pteropodidae(Fruit Bat) (Mr)G 19 Jun 10
Fruit Bat • Range from 6cm to 40cm • Largest have a 150cm wing span • Large eyes • Excellent sense of smell • Do not use echolocation
Fruit Bat • Nectarivorous • Specialist teeth • Long tongues • Help with pollination
Fruit Bat • Act as reservoirs for disease • Show no sign of infection • Capable of carrying Ebola • Known to carry a number of fatal diseases
Bibliography • http://www.wikipedia.org • http://www.thewildones.org