Comparative morphology of the tongue in free-tailed bats (Chiroptera, Molossidae)

Autor(es)

Renato Gregorin ^[1]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Departamento de Zoologia e Botânica - Brasil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: IHERINGIA SERIE ZOOLOGIA; v. 93, n. 2, p. 213-221, 2003-06-00.

Resumo

Descriptive and comparative studies on tongue of nineteen Molossidae, one Mystacinidae, and four Vespertilionidae bats species were carried out. Analysis was restricted to the external morphology, covering general shape of the tongue and its papillae. Types of papillae and their distribution presented considerable intergeneric variation, considering the strictly insectivorous feeding habits of these bats. Distribution of the data of tongue morphology is analyzed and compared with the phylogenetic schemes proposed previously and comments about evolutionary relationships among taxa were done. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 01/10292-1 - Sistemática de Eumops Miller, 1906 (Mammalia: Chiroptera) e a curadoria do laboratório de Chiroptera do Departamento de Zoologia de São José do Rio Preto
• Beneficiário: Renato Gregorin
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Jovens Pesquisadores