1. Bats: Both microbats and megabats belong to the order Chiroptera, which is the scientific name for bats.
2. Mammals: Both microbats and megabats are mammals. They are warm-blooded animals that have hair, give birth to live young, and produce milk to feed their offspring.
3. Flight: All bats are capable of powered flight, making them the only mammals that can do so. Both microbats and megabats have wings formed by skin flaps that are stretched between their elongated fingers.
4. Ears: Most microbats and megabats have large, sensitive ears that are important for echolocation, a process by which bats use sound waves to locate objects and navigate their surroundings.
5. Roosting: Microbats and megabats both roost in various locations, such as caves, trees, buildings, or even on plants, during the day to rest or to raise their young.
6. Diet: While there are some differences in their diets, both microbats and megabats are generally insectivores, meaning that they primarily feed on insects. However, some microbats may also consume other small animals, like fish, amphibians, or small rodents, while some megabats are known to feed on fruits and nectar.
7. Hibernation and torpor: Some species of both microbats and megabats may undergo periods of hibernation or torpor, during which their body temperature drops and their metabolic rate slows down significantly to conserve energy during times of limited food availability.