Reproductive Biology of Bats
Author： Crichton Elizabeth G.;Krutzsch Philip H.
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2000
E-ISBN: 9780080540535
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780121956707
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9780121956707
Subject： Q959.833 Chiroptera
Language： ENG
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Description
The Reproductive Biology of Bats presents the first comprehensive, in-depth review of the current knowledge and supporting literature concerning the behavior, anatomy, physiology and reproductive strategies of bats. These mammals, which occur world-wide and comprise a vast assemblage of species, have evolved unique and successful reproductive strategies through varied anatomical and physiological specialization. These are accompanied by individual and/or group behavioral interactions, usually in response to environmental mechanisms essential to their reproductive success.
- Is the first book devoted to the reproductive biology of bats
- Contains in-depth reviews of the literature concerned with bat reproduction
- Contributors are widely recognized specialists
- Provides a powerful database for future research
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