Bat Biology and Conservation

Bat Biology and Conservation

Accounting for nearly a quarter of living mammal species, bats are the focus of large-scale research efforts in almost every field of biology and have become increasingly recognized for their importance to discussions of vertebrate biodiversity and conservation. The past three decades have seen enormous strides in the field of chiropteran biology, largely due to advances in technology, observational techniques, and analytical methods.

Presenting the most recent research and synthetic reviews of more than thirty-five of the world's leading authorities on bats, Bat Biology and Conservation discusses bat phylogeny and evolution, functional morphology, echolocation, and conservation biology. Several contributors focus on long-standing problems in bat systematics and illustrate the value of well-substantiated phylogenetic hypotheses for understanding diverse biological patterns. Others emphasize the importance of investigating both form and function and consider how morphological and ecological constraints influence flight, mastication, and the sensory systems used in echolocation. Still others consider the conservation status of bats in every part of the world and discuss the protection of both roosting and foraging habitats.

As the loss of natural habitats and their species continues unabated, this book documents efforts to investigate bats in both tropical and temperate ecosystems. It is an essential reference not only for bat scientists but also for conservation biologists and those working with other mammalian groups.

Country	USA
Binding	Hardcover
Brand	Brand: Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
EAN	9781560988250
Edition	1
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	1560988258
Label	Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
Manufacturer	Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	365
PublicationDate	1998-10-17
Publisher	Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
ReleaseDate	1998-10-17
Studio	Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press

Bat Biology and Conservation

You might also like...