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Megachiroptera, also known as megabats, are a suborder within the order Chiroptera, which includes bats. They are characterized by their large body size and primarily fruit-based diet, in contrast to the smaller microbats that feed on insects or blood. Megachiropterans have well-developed eyes and nostrils for navigating and locating food sources, often relying on their sense of smell rather than echolocation. They are found in a variety of habitats around the world, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Some notable examples include flying foxes, Old World fruit bats, and hammer-headed bats.