Long-term individualized monitoring of sympatric bat species reveals distinct species- and demographic differences in hibernation phenology
Abstract Background Hibernation allows species to conserve energy and thereby bridge unfavorable environmental conditions. At the same time, hibernation imposes substantial ecological and physiological costs. Understanding how hibernation timing differs within and between species can provide insight...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-01-01
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Series: | BMC Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-022-01962-6 |