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Reproductive Biology of Bats
1st Edition - June 12, 2000
Editors: Elizabeth G. Crichton, Philip H. Krutzsch
Language: English
eBook ISBN:9780080540535
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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.
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
No. of pages: 510
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: June 12, 2000
Imprint: Academic Press
eBook ISBN: 9780080540535
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Elizabeth G. Crichton
Elizabeth G. Crichton's lifetime fascination with the reproduction processes in bats is reflected in her many publications which describe the chronology of cycles in many North American and Australian species and also address the physiology of selected unique adaptations such as delayed implantation, delayed development and sperm storage. She is currently the Reproductive Physiology Lab Manager at the Center for Conservation and Research, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zooin Nebraska.
Affiliations and expertise
Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A.
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Philip H. Krutzsch
Philip H. Krutzsch is Professor Emeritus, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. He is known for his investigations and publications on many aspects of the reproductive biology of bats with particular emphasis on the anatomy and physiology of the male and on sperm storage.