Ontogeny, Functional Ecology, and Evolution of Bats

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511541872

The study of animal development has deep historical roots in codifying the field of evolutionary biology. In the 1940s evolutionary theory became engulfed by analyses of microevolutionary genetics and development became focused on mechanisms, forsaking the evolutionary implications of ontogeny. Recently, ontogeny has resurfaced as a significant component of evolutionary change and also of population and community dynamics. Ontogeny, Functional Ecology and Evolution of Bats is a reference work by bat biologists who emphasize the importance of understanding ontogeny in analyses of evolution and ecology. In addition, the developmental underpinnings of specialized morphology, physiology and behaviour are elucidated, and the strong influence of ecology on the ontological niche of juvenile bats is illustrated. This book is an essential reference, not only for bat biologists, but for anyone working in the fields of ecology, developmental biology, evolution, behaviour and systematics.

Review of the hardback:‘I recommend this book to anyone interested in bat ontogeny.’

Source: Museum & Institute of Zoology

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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List of contributors
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1 - Integrating ontogeny into ecological and evolutionary investigations
pp 1-8
- By Rick A. Adams, Scott C. Pedersen
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2 - Bat phylogeny: an evolutionary context for comparative studies
pp 9-58
- By Nancy B. Simmons
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3 - Early embryology, fetal membranes, and placentation
pp 59-92
- By Kamar B. Karim, Kunwar P. Bhatnagar
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4 - Brain ontogeny and ecomorphology in bats
pp 93-136
- By Roger L. Reep, Kunwar P. Bhatnagar
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5 - Evolutionary plasticity and ontogeny of the bat cochlea
pp 137-173
- By Marianne Vater
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6 - Skull growth and the acoustical axis of the head in bats
pp 174-213
- By Scott C. Pedersen
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7 - Ontogeny of the chiropteran basicranium, with reference to the Indian false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra
pp 214-246
- By John R. Wible, Dianne L. Davis
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8 - A theoretical consideration of dental morphology, ontogeny, and evolution in bats
pp 247-274
- By Carleton J. Phillips
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9 - Wing ontogeny, shifting niche dimensions, and adaptive landscapes
pp 275-315
- By Rick A. Adams
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10 - Ontogeny and evolution of the hindlimb and calcar: assessing phylogenetic trends
pp 316-332
- By Rick A. Adams, Katherine M. Thibault
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11 - A comparative perspective on the ontogeny of flight muscles in bats
pp 333-361
- By John W. Hermanson
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12 - The ontogeny of behavior in bats: a functional perspective
pp 362-392
- By Gareth Jones
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Index
pp 393-398
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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

List of contributors
pp vii-viii

1 - Integrating ontogeny into ecological and evolutionary investigations
pp 1-8

2 - Bat phylogeny: an evolutionary context for comparative studies
pp 9-58

3 - Early embryology, fetal membranes, and placentation
pp 59-92

4 - Brain ontogeny and ecomorphology in bats
pp 93-136

5 - Evolutionary plasticity and ontogeny of the bat cochlea
pp 137-173

6 - Skull growth and the acoustical axis of the head in bats
pp 174-213

7 - Ontogeny of the chiropteran basicranium, with reference to the Indian false vampire bat, Megaderma lyra
pp 214-246

8 - A theoretical consideration of dental morphology, ontogeny, and evolution in bats
pp 247-274

9 - Wing ontogeny, shifting niche dimensions, and adaptive landscapes
pp 275-315

10 - Ontogeny and evolution of the hindlimb and calcar: assessing phylogenetic trends
pp 316-332

11 - A comparative perspective on the ontogeny of flight muscles in bats
pp 333-361

12 - The ontogeny of behavior in bats: a functional perspective
pp 362-392

Index
pp 393-398

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