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Chiroptera refers to a group of flying mammals characterized by their elongated fingers and thin skin stretched between them, forming wings. These animals, commonly known as bats, are the only mammals capable of sustained flight. With over 1,400 species identified to date, bats are found worldwide in diverse habitats ranging from forests to deserts. They play important roles in ecosystems as pollinators, seed dispersers, and insect predators.