Ghazali M. Odontometric variation in Myotis species (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae) from the Ukraine fauna: evolutionary, functional, ecological aspects

Українська версія

Thesis for the degree of Candidate of Sciences (CSc)

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0410U004254

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Specialization

  • 03.00.08 - Зоологія

14-09-2010

Specialized Academic Board

Д 26.153.01

Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine

Essay

Dental variation in 9 Myotis species was studied on a sample of 239 specimens. I found correlation of teeth size and shape with different degree of exoskeleton hardness of prey, and rare congenital malformations in teeth. Identification techniques for similar species were developed, and rates of divergence were evaluated.

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