Reproductive biology of bats
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, hav...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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San Diego, Calif.
Academic Press
c2000, 2000
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| Collection: | Elsevier ScienceDirect eBooks - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | 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. Key Features * 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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| Physical Description: | online resource (x, 510 p.) ill |
| ISBN: | 9781281188977 9780121956707 0121956709 0080540538 9780080540535 1281188972 |