| Description |
1 online resource (x, 510 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
Endocrinology of reproduction in bats : central control / Edythe L.P. Anthony -- Endocrine regulation of reproduction in bats : the role of circulating gonadal hormones / Len Martin, Ric T.F. Bernard -- Peripheral endocrines in bat reproduction / Gary G. Kwiecinski, David A. Damassa -- Anatomy, physiology and cyclicity of the male reproductive tract / P.H. Krutzsch -- Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive tract / John J. Rasweiler IV, Nilima K. Badwaik -- Pregnancy / N.K. Badwaik, J.J. Rasweiler IV -- Sperm storage and fertilization / E.G. Crichton --Bat mating systems / Gary F. McCracken, Gerald S. Wilkinson -- Life-history and reproductive strategies of bats / Paul A. Racey, Abigail C. Entwistle -- Parental care and postnatal growth in the Chiroptera / Thomas H. Kunz, Wendy R. Hood -- Environmental regulation of reproduction / Paul D. Heideman. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Bats -- Reproduction.
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Bats -- Reproduction. |
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Bats. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Crichton, Elizabeth G.
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Krutzsch, Philip H. (Philip Henry), 1919-
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Reproductive biology of bats. San Diego, Calif. : Academic Press, ©2000 0121956709 9780121956707 (DLC) 99066843 (OCoLC)43541921 |
| ISBN |
9780121956707 |
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0121956709 |
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9780080540535 (electronic book) |
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0080540538 (electronic book) |
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1281188972 |
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9781281188977 |
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