Systematics of Megachiropteran Bats in the Solomon Islands by Carleton J. Phillips
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"Systematics of Megachiropteran Bats in the Solomon Islands" by Carleton J. Phillips is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. The work focuses on the classification and distribution of megachiropteran bats in the Solomon Islands, discussing at least 43 species and subspecies recorded in the region. The book aims to identify these bats to the species and subspecies levels while exploring their geographical distribution. The opening of this work provides
comprehensive contextual information about the Solomon Islands, including their geographical characteristics, climate, and the native species of bats that inhabit them. It notes that the research involved studying specimens collected by various expeditions organized by the Bernice P. Bishop Museum, highlighting the author’s aim to provide a detailed systematic overview of megachiropteran bats specifically, their identities, and their distributions across the islands. The introduction establishes the significance of the Solomon Islands in the study of Chiroptera, emphasizing the unique biodiversity and the intriguing dynamics of bat populations within this isolated tropical habitat. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Phillips, Carleton J. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 72626183 |
| Title | Systematics of Megachiropteran Bats in the Solomon Islands |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Bats -- Solomon Islands |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40112 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 457 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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