Communication in the Chiroptera
Published on 22. August 1985
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-0-253-31381-2 (ISBN)
Description
"This book is timely, and it provides a well-researched, compact entry to this literature." -Animal Behaviour
Communication in the Chiroptera reviews the available information about communication in chiroptera including brilliant suggestions on the relationship of bat communication to the general subject of communication.
Communication in the Chiroptera reviews the available information about communication in chiroptera including brilliant suggestions on the relationship of bat communication to the general subject of communication.
Reviews / Votes
"This book is timely, and it provides a well-researched, compact entry to this literature." - Animal BehaviourMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bloomington, IN
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
22 b&w photos, 21 illus.
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
481 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-253-31381-2 (9780253313812)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
List of Figures
List of Tables
Acknowledgments
I. Introduction
Evolution and Classification
Flight
Anatomy
Echolocation
Diet and Feeding Behavior
Animal Protein
Plant Products
Roosts
Reproduction
Energy and Activity
II. Media for Communication
Vision
Olfactory System
Receiver-Olfactory Epithelium
Receiver-Vomeronasal Organ
Source of Olfactory Signals
Auditory System
Sound Production
III. Bat Communication
Echolocation Signals in Communication
Feeding
Roosts
Mating Behavior
Mother-Young Interactions
Vocalizations
IV. Case Studies
Myotis lucifugus
Hypsignathus monstrosus
Pteropus poliocephalus
Carollia perspicillata
V. Communication in the Chiroptera
References
Index
List of Tables
Acknowledgments
I. Introduction
Evolution and Classification
Flight
Anatomy
Echolocation
Diet and Feeding Behavior
Animal Protein
Plant Products
Roosts
Reproduction
Energy and Activity
II. Media for Communication
Vision
Olfactory System
Receiver-Olfactory Epithelium
Receiver-Vomeronasal Organ
Source of Olfactory Signals
Auditory System
Sound Production
III. Bat Communication
Echolocation Signals in Communication
Feeding
Roosts
Mating Behavior
Mother-Young Interactions
Vocalizations
IV. Case Studies
Myotis lucifugus
Hypsignathus monstrosus
Pteropus poliocephalus
Carollia perspicillata
V. Communication in the Chiroptera
References
Index