1.
Megachiroptera: Second finger independent of the third
2.
Megachiroptera: Cervical vertebrae not modified
3.
Megachiroptera: Claw is evident on second digit except Dobsonia, Eonycteris, Notopteris and Neoptera
4.
Megachiroptera: No nose or facial ornamentation
5.
Megachiroptera: Primarily frugivores and nectivores except genus Rousettus
6.
Megachiroptera: No tragus; continuus inner ear margin
7.
Megachiroptera: Head held ventrally when roosting
8.
Megachiroptera: Tail and uropatagium usually abscent
9.
Megachiroptera: Postorbital process well developed
10.
Megachiroptera: Palate extends beyond last upper molar
11.
Megachiroptera: Broad and low angular process when present
12.
Megachiroptera: Angular process of mandible abscent
13.
Megachiroptera: Generally large body size
14.
Megachiroptera: Large eyes
15.
Megachiroptera: No echolocation
16.
Microchiroptera: Palate usually does not extend beyond last upper molars
17.
Microchiroptera: Second and third digit are closely associated
18.
Microchiroptera: Cervical vertebrae modified
19.
Microchiroptera: No claw on second digit
20.
Microchiroptera: Nose or facial ornamentation often evident
21.
Microchiroptera: Primarily insectivores
22.
Microchiroptera: Tragus is often well developed
23.
Microchiroptera: Head is flexed dorsally from main body when roosting
24.
Microchiroptera: Tail and tail membrane (uropatagium) often evident
25.
Microchiroptera: Long, narrow angular process
26.
Microchiroptera: Postorbital process usually abscent
27.
Microchiroptera: Mandible well developed
28.
Microchiroptera: Small eyes
29.
Microchiroptera: Generally small body and size
30.
Microchiroptera: Uses echolocation