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Meridional Serotine Eptesicus isabellinus (Temminck, 1840)

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This comprehensive species-specific chapter covers all aspects of the mammalian biology, including paleontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology, habitat, diet, mortality, and behavior. The economic significance and management of mammals and future challenges for research and conservation are addressed as well. The chapter includes a distribution map, a photograph of the animal, and a list of key literature.

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The authors thank Danilo Russo for text revision and Francisco Amorim for the meridional serotine picture.

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  1. Department of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, Environment Analysis and Management Unit – Guido Tosi Research Group, Università degli Studi dell’Insubria, Varese, Italy

    Adriano Martinoli

  2. Istituto Oikos, Milan, Italy

    Martina Spada

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Martinoli, A., Spada, M. (2023). Meridional Serotine Eptesicus isabellinus (Temminck, 1840). In: Russo, D. (eds) Chiroptera. Handbook of the Mammals of Europe. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44029-9_81

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