Fossils, Molecules and Morphology / [electronic resource] Gunnell, Gregg F. editor of compilation. Simmons, Nancy B. editor of compilation. text enk 2012 monographic eng

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1 online resource (582 pages) : digital, PDF file(s). Advances in morphological and molecular methods continue to uncover new information on the origin and evolution of bats. Presenting some of the most remarkable discoveries and research involving living and fossil bats, this book explores their evolutionary history from a range of perspectives. Phylogenetic studies based on both molecular and morphological data have established a framework of evolutionary relationships that provides a context for understanding many aspects of bat biology and diversification. In addition to detailed studies of the relationships and diversification of bats, the topics covered include the mechanisms and evolution of powered flight, evolution and enhancement of echolocation, feeding ecology, population genetic structure, ontogeny and growth of facial form, functional morphology and evolution of body size. The book also examines the fossil history of bats from their beginnings over 50 million years ago to their diversification into one of the most globally wide-spread orders of mammals living today. Edited by Gregg F. Gunnell, Nancy B. Simmons. Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 09 Oct 2015). Bats, Fossil QL737.C5 E96 2012 599.4138 9781139045599 (ebook) http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139045599 http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139045599 UkCbUP 110303 20180107143415.0 CR9781139045599