Predator–Prey Interactions: Co-evolution between Bats and Their Prey
Author:   David Steve Jacobs ,  Anna Bastian
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2016
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9783319324906


Pages:   135
Publication Date:   17 February 2017
Format:   Paperback
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Predator–Prey Interactions: Co-evolution between Bats and Their Prey


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This book provides a comprehensive review of the evolution of traits associated with predation and predator defense for bats and all of their prey, both invertebrates (e.g. insects) and vertebrates (e.g. frogs), in the context of co-evolution. It reviews current knowledge of how echolocation and passive hearing are used by bats to hunt prey in complete darkness. Also it highlights how prey have evolved counter measures to bat echolocation to avoid detection and capture. This includes the whole range of prey responses from being active at times when bats are inactive to the use of acoustic signals of their own to interfere with the echolocation system of bats.

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Author:   David Steve Jacobs ,  Anna Bastian
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2016
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9783319324906


ISBN 10:   331932490
Pages:   135
Publication Date:   17 February 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Chapter 1: An introduction to evolution and co-evolution.- Chapter 2: Bat echolocation: Adaptations for prey detection and capture.- Chapter 3: Non-auditory defenses of prey against bat predation.- Chapter 4: Passive and active acoustic defenses of prey against bat predation.- Chapter 5: Eavesdropping on mating calls: Have bats and frogs co-evolved?.- Chapter 6: Aerial warfare: Have bats and moths co-evolved?.- Chapter 7: Co-evolution: What is there left to learn?. 

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Ass.-Prof. Dr. David Steve Jacobs Department of Biological Sciences University of Cape Town Private Bag X3 Rondebosch 7701 Cape Town South Africa  Dr. Anna Che Bastian Department of Biological Sciences University of Cape Town Private Bag X3 Rondebosch 7701 Cape Town South Africa

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