بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Reproductive Biology of Bats
By
Elizabeth G. Crichton, Philip H. Krutzsch
By
Elizabeth G. Crichton, Philip H. Krutzsch
Publisher
Academic Press
Number Of Pages: 528
Publication Date: 2000-06
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0121956709
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780121956707
Binding: Hardcover
Academic Press
Number Of Pages: 528
Publication Date: 2000-06
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0121956709
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780121956707
Binding: Hardcover
Book Description
The Reproductive Biology of Bats presents the first comprehensive, in-depth review of the current knowledge and supporting literature concerning the behavior, anatomy, physiology and reproductive strategies of bats. These mammals, which occur world-wide and comprise a vast assemblage of species, have evolved unique and successful reproductive strategies through varied anatomical and physiological specialization. These are accompanied by individual and/or group behavioral interactions, usually in response to environmental mechanisms essential to their reproductive success.
The Reproductive Biology of Bats presents the first comprehensive, in-depth review of the current knowledge and supporting literature concerning the behavior, anatomy, physiology and reproductive strategies of bats. These mammals, which occur world-wide and comprise a vast assemblage of species, have evolved unique and successful reproductive strategies through varied anatomical and physiological specialization. These are accompanied by individual and/or group behavioral interactions, usually in response to environmental mechanisms essential to their reproductive success.
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1. Endocrinology of Reproduction in Bats: Central Control
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The hypothalamic-pituitary complex
1.3 GnRH and portal mechanisms
1.4 GnRH perikarya and seasonal dynamics of the GnRH system
1.5 The nervus terminalis
1.6 Pituitary gonadotropins
1.7 Prolactin
1.8 Pineal melatonin and the suprachiasmatic nucleus
1.9 Summary and future perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 2. Endocrine Regulation of Reproduction in Bats: the Role of Circulating Gonadal Hormones
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Peripheral hormone levels and their evaluation
2.3 Source and synthesis of hormones in the Chiroptera
2.4 Peripheral hormone concentrations, binding proteins and hormone action in male bats
2.5 Peripheral hormone concentrations, binding proteins and hormone action in female bats
2.6 Unilateral endometrial growth (UEG) in Pteropus spp.; implications for systemic hormone levels
2.7 General discussion
References
Chapter 3. Peripheral Endocrines in Bat Reproduction
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Peripheral endocrines in bats
3.3 Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)
3.4 Summary
References
Chapter 4. Anatomy, Physiology and Cyclicity of the Male Reproductive Tract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Puberty
4.3 Reproductive organ anatomy
4.4 Penis
4.5 Spermatozoa
4.6 Reproductive patterns
4.7 Conclusions and future directions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5. Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive Tract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Anatomy of the reproductive tract
5.3 Functional asymmetries of the female tract
5.4 Nonpregnant reproductive cycles
5.5 Adaptive significance of reproductive asymmetries and menstruation
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 6. Pregnancy
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Preimplantation development
6.3 Implantation of the blastocyst
6.4 Development of placental organs and foetal membranes
6.5 Highly invasive trophoblast
6.6 Litter size and gestation period
6.7 The endocrinology of pregnancy
6.8 Postpartum oestrus
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 7. Sperm Storage and Fertilization
7.1 Introduction: The what, when, where and why of sperm storage
7.2 The history of sperm storage in Chiroptera
7.3 The occurrence of sperm storage in Chiroptera
7.4 The how of sperm storage
7.5 Preparation of sperm for fertilization
7.6 Conclusions and future directions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 8. Bat Mating Systems
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Mating systems in bats and other mammals
8.3 Single male/multi-female polygynous groups
8.4 Multi-male/multi-female groups
8.5 Single male/single female groups
8.6 Ecological determinants of mating systems in bats
References
Chapter 9. Life-history and Reproductive Strategies of Bats
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Costs of reproduction
9.3 Seasonality and reproduction
9.4 Reproductive patterns of bats
9.5 Reproductive delays
9.6 Adaptive significance of reproductive delays
9.7 What limits reproduction?
9.8 Limits to reproductive output
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 10. Parental Care and Postnatal Growth in the Chiroptera
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Parental care
10.3 Size and developmental state at birth
10.4 Postnatal growth
10.5 Conclusions, predictions and future directions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 11. Environmental Regulation of Reproduction
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Ultimate factors
11.3 Mechanisms of environmental regulations of reproduction in bats
11.4 Insights from field studies
11.5 What should we do next?
11.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Species Index
Subject Index
Preface
Chapter 1. Endocrinology of Reproduction in Bats: Central Control
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The hypothalamic-pituitary complex
1.3 GnRH and portal mechanisms
1.4 GnRH perikarya and seasonal dynamics of the GnRH system
1.5 The nervus terminalis
1.6 Pituitary gonadotropins
1.7 Prolactin
1.8 Pineal melatonin and the suprachiasmatic nucleus
1.9 Summary and future perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 2. Endocrine Regulation of Reproduction in Bats: the Role of Circulating Gonadal Hormones
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Peripheral hormone levels and their evaluation
2.3 Source and synthesis of hormones in the Chiroptera
2.4 Peripheral hormone concentrations, binding proteins and hormone action in male bats
2.5 Peripheral hormone concentrations, binding proteins and hormone action in female bats
2.6 Unilateral endometrial growth (UEG) in Pteropus spp.; implications for systemic hormone levels
2.7 General discussion
References
Chapter 3. Peripheral Endocrines in Bat Reproduction
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Peripheral endocrines in bats
3.3 Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG)
3.4 Summary
References
Chapter 4. Anatomy, Physiology and Cyclicity of the Male Reproductive Tract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Puberty
4.3 Reproductive organ anatomy
4.4 Penis
4.5 Spermatozoa
4.6 Reproductive patterns
4.7 Conclusions and future directions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5. Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive Tract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Anatomy of the reproductive tract
5.3 Functional asymmetries of the female tract
5.4 Nonpregnant reproductive cycles
5.5 Adaptive significance of reproductive asymmetries and menstruation
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 6. Pregnancy
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Preimplantation development
6.3 Implantation of the blastocyst
6.4 Development of placental organs and foetal membranes
6.5 Highly invasive trophoblast
6.6 Litter size and gestation period
6.7 The endocrinology of pregnancy
6.8 Postpartum oestrus
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 7. Sperm Storage and Fertilization
7.1 Introduction: The what, when, where and why of sperm storage
7.2 The history of sperm storage in Chiroptera
7.3 The occurrence of sperm storage in Chiroptera
7.4 The how of sperm storage
7.5 Preparation of sperm for fertilization
7.6 Conclusions and future directions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 8. Bat Mating Systems
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Mating systems in bats and other mammals
8.3 Single male/multi-female polygynous groups
8.4 Multi-male/multi-female groups
8.5 Single male/single female groups
8.6 Ecological determinants of mating systems in bats
References
Chapter 9. Life-history and Reproductive Strategies of Bats
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Costs of reproduction
9.3 Seasonality and reproduction
9.4 Reproductive patterns of bats
9.5 Reproductive delays
9.6 Adaptive significance of reproductive delays
9.7 What limits reproduction?
9.8 Limits to reproductive output
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 10. Parental Care and Postnatal Growth in the Chiroptera
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Parental care
10.3 Size and developmental state at birth
10.4 Postnatal growth
10.5 Conclusions, predictions and future directions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 11. Environmental Regulation of Reproduction
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Ultimate factors
11.3 Mechanisms of environmental regulations of reproduction in bats
11.4 Insights from field studies
11.5 What should we do next?
11.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Species Index
Subject Index
