This is a general introduction to the biology of bats, suitable as a text for courses in the subject, and as a reliable reference to all aspects of the subject for a broad range of biologists. The book presents a balanced coverage of the physiology, anatomy, behaviour, ecology, and phylogeny of bats. Bats comprise about one quarter of all mammalian species, and because of their diversity and their complex behaviours, they are among the most intensively studied groups in the Mammalia. Gerhard Neuweiler is an internationally recognized authority on bats, and one of the leading workers on the physiology of echolocation.

Sehen, Hoeren, Riechen, Schmecken, Fuhlen - die Sinne sind fur den Organismus Fenster zur Welt. Fur die spezielle Anpassung der Sinnes- und Neuroleistung an bestimmte Biotope und Verhaltensweisen gibt der Autor in dem Buch markante Beispiele. Er nimmt die Leser mit auf eine Reise durch das Tierreich von den Quallen bis zu den Primaten und verfolgt dabei die evolutive Entwicklung der Nerven- und Sinnessysteme sowie deren Funktionen. Ein Einblick in die faszinierende Welt der Neuro- und Sinnesphysiologie, illustriert mit farbigen Abbildungen.

This is a general introduction to the biology of bats, suitable as a text for courses in the subject, and as a reliable reference to all aspects of the subject for a broad range of biologists. The book presents a balanced coverage of the physiologiy, anatomy, behavior, ecology, and phylogeny of bats. Bats comprise about 25% of all mammalian species, and because of their diversity and their complex behaviors, they are among the most intesively studied groups in the Mammalia. Gerhard Neuweiler is an internationally recognized authority on bats, and one of the leading workers on the physiology of echolocation.