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Secondary structure and feature of mitochondrial tRNA genes of the Ussurian tube-nosed bat Murina ussuriensis (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae)

Genomics Data, 2015
The complete mitogenome (NC_021119) of the Ussurian tube-nosed bat Murina ussuriensis (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) was annotated and characterized in our recent publication (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nuccore/NC_021119).
Kwang Bae Yoon, Yung Chul Park
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Bat Tongues and Foraging: Linking Morphology to Hunting Strategies

Integrative Zoology, Volume 21, Issue 3, Page 540-551, May 2026.
We linked the bat tongue's mediodorsal lobe (MDL), a muscular prominence, to foraging strategies. Aerial hawkers exhibit tall MDLs and prominent forward‐pointing papillae. The MDL may function as a barrier or filter, preventing unintentional ingestion of non‐food material, aiding in prey handling, and controlling food access during fast flight ...
Danilo Russo, Hugo Rebelo, Vanessa Mata, Ana Margarida Augusto, Luca Cistrone, Chiara Belli, Diogo Oliveira   +6 more
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Coronavirus Detection in Bats Captured on the Deforestation Arc of Mato Grosso, Brazil

Zoonoses and Public Health, Volume 73, Issue 3, Page 281-287, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Coronaviruses (CoV) are RNA viruses associated with enteric and respiratory diseases and known for their emergence potential in humans and other mammals. CoVs originate from zoonotic transmission, in which bats are natural reservoirs. Previous studies suggest that CoV diversity is positively correlated with bat diversity, whereas anthropogenic
Matheus Augusto Calvano Cosentino, Victor Wanderkoke, Francimeire Fernandes Ferreira, Sergio Gomes Silva, Mirela D'arc, André Felipe Andrade dos Santos   +5 more
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The complete mitochondrial genome of Steppe Whiskered Bat (Myotis aurascens; Kuzyakin, 1935) and phylogenetic analysis

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2022
In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of Steppe Whiskered Bat was sequenced for the first time using muscular tissue. The whole mitochondrial genome was 16,771 bp in length, consisting of two ribosomal RNA genes, 13 protein-coding genes, 22 ...
Xiufeng Yang, Qi Wang, Lei Zhang, Saru Bao, Shihu Zhao, Huashan Dou, Honghai Zhang   +6 more
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Synapsids and sensitivity: Broad survey of tetrapod trigeminal canal morphology supports an evolutionary trend of increasing facial tactile specialization in the mammal lineage

The Anatomical Record, Volume 309, Issue 4, Page 864-911, April 2026.
Abstract The trigeminus nerve (cranial nerve V) is a large and significant conduit of sensory information from the face to the brain, with its three branches extending over the head to innervate a wide variety of integumentary sensory receptors, primarily tactile.
Juri A. Miyamae, Julien Benoit, Irina Ruf, Zoleka Sibiya, Bhart‐Anjan S. Bhullar   +4 more
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Diversity, distribution, and drivers of polychromophilus infection in Malagasy bats

Malaria Journal, 2021
Background Numerous studies have been undertaken to advance knowledge of apicomplexan parasites infecting vertebrates, including humans. Of these parasites, the genus Plasmodium has been most extensively studied because of the socio-economic and public ...
Mercia Rasoanoro, Steven M. Goodman, Milijaona Randrianarivelojosia, Mbola Rakotondratsimba, Koussay Dellagi, Pablo Tortosa, Beza Ramasindrazana   +6 more
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Sexual size dimorphism in Myotis nigricans (Schinz, 1821) (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) from south Brazil

Brazilian Journal of Biology
Among Vespertilionidae species, sexual size dimorphism is very well documented, in which females are larger than males. The differences are mainly in body weight, skull measurements and forearm length.
R. Bornholdt, LR. Oliveira, ME. Fabián
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Seasonal Dietary Changes Drive Adaptive Responses in the Gut Microbiota and Function of Myotis chinensis

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026.
This research clarifies the synergistic adaptive interactions between seasonal foraging strategies and gut microbiome composition in Chinese chiropterans. Microbial diversity and community structure exhibit seasonal fluctuations, with functional metabolic pathways aligning to host reproductive cycles and hibernation physiology, thereby substantiating ...
Ruohan Xiong, Jing Li, Ke Wang, Hongying Kong, Zhengyu Dai, Yanni Wang, Rongquan Zheng   +6 more
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ESPERDYNE: A dual‐band heterodyne monitor and ultrasound recorder for bioacoustic field surveys

Methods in Ecology and Evolution, Volume 17, Issue 3, Page 768-777, March 2026.
Abstract Background. Ultrasonic monitoring is essential for ecological studies of bats and other animals, yet high‐performance field devices remain prohibitively expensive and inaccessible—particularly in biodiversity‐rich regions with limited research infrastructure.
Ravi Umadi
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Habitat use and diel activity of insectivorous bats across land‐cover types on an Afrotropical oceanic island

Conservation Science and Practice, Volume 8, Issue 3, March 2026.
Using acoustic surveys, we investigated habitat use and diel activity patterns of insectivorous bats across the main land‐use types of the endemic‐rich Príncipe Island, in Central West Africa. We sampled bat activity at 48 sites spanning old‐growth forests, secondary regrowth forests, shaded cocoa plantations, and horticultural areas.
Ana Filipa Palmeirim, Ana Catarina Araújo‐Fernandes, Ana Sofia Castro‐Fernandes, Patrícia Guedes, Yodiney dos Santos, João C. Alves, Vanessa Mata, Natalie Yoh, Ricardo Rocha   +8 more
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