It can be distinguished from the other roundleaf bats by its small size and the absence of the tail.

Males are distinguished from females by the absence of an ovipositor.

Since then Class 34-900 locomotives could be distinguished from the older models by the absence of the saddle filter.

When swimming, it can be distinguished from other Australian mammals by the absence of visible ears.

They are distinguished from the family Leptestheriidae by the absence of a rostral spine.

Even now, French women are distinguished by the absence of enhancements like hair dye and plastic surgery.

With real concern Stephen observed that the master was wearing his best coat, distinguished from the others by the absence of grease.

It is distinguished from other diplocaulids by the absence of a postorbital.

It can be distinguished from these two species by both its bay-brown color, and the absence of a veil.

It is distinguished from voluntary manslaughter by the absence of intention.