Glossary
calcaneum A spur of cartilage that extends from the ankle and supports the outer edge of the tail membrane
noseleaf Growths of skin
or fleshy lobes located on the top of the muzzle to aid in echolocation.
patagium A fold of skin between the fore and hind limbs; it
is used in gliding or flying.
tragus A small fleshy projection located anteriorly inside the ear.
uropatagium the part of the
patagium which extends between the hind limbs.