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Plecotus austriacus Species Complex (P. austriacus, P. kolombatovici, P. gaisleri, P. teneriffae)

Handbook of the Mammals of Europe

Part of the book series: Handbook of the Mammals of Europe ((HDBME))

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Abstract

This comprehensive species specific chapter covers all aspects of the mammalian biology, including palaeontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology, habitat, diet, mortality and behaviour.

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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Razgour was funded through a Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Independent Research Fellowship (NE/M018660/1). I am grateful to Andreas Kiefer, Javier Juste, Domingo Trujillo, and Daniela Hamidović for providing important insights and materials for this chapter, and to Antton Alberdi, Boris Krstinic, Leonardo Ancillotto, Giuseppe Mazza, and Domingo Trujillo for providing photographs.

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Razgour, O. (2020). Plecotus austriacus Species Complex (P. austriacus, P. kolombatovici, P. gaisleri, P. teneriffae). In: Hackländer, K., Zachos, F. (eds) Handbook of the Mammals of Europe. Handbook of the Mammals of Europe. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-65038-8_73-1

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