Evolutionary patterns and processes in the radiation of phyllostomid bats

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The phyllostomid bats present the most extensive ecological and phenotypic radiation known among mammal families. This group is an important model system for studies of cranial ecomorphology and functional optimisation because of the...

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Main Authors: Monteiro Leandro R, Nogueira Marcelo R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/11/137