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    What is the meaning of "nonvolant mammal"?

    Question #59300. Asked by uclageographer. (Sep 11 05 12:42 AM)


    romeomikegolf

    		Those that can't fly.

    Sep 11 05, 1:07 AM
    gmackematix

    		In strict zoological terms volant means flying so non-volant mammals would be anything other than bats.
    However, less strictly, volant can also mean swift or nimble so it may depend on the context.

    Sep 11 05, 3:59 AM

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