A multivariate study of the family Molossidae (Mammalia, Chiroptera): Morphology, ecology, evolution

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1981
Authors:P. W. Freeman
Journal:Fieldiana: Zoology n.s.
Pagination:i-viii, 1-173
Date Published:1981a
Keywords:Chiroptera, Faunistik, Fledermäuse, identification key, Mammalia, Molossidae, phylogeny, speciation, species richness, systematics, taxonomy, zoogeography
Abstract:

Molossus, Promops, Mops, Chaerephon, Otomops, Tadarida, Mormopterus, Sauromys, Platymops, Molossops, Neoplatymops, Cynomops, Myopterus, Cheiromeles and Eumops are discussed. Morphology was studied using statistical analysis. A key to the genera is provided. Biogeography is discussed.

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