Advances in Biological Research of Chiroptera
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Zoology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 500
Special Issue Editors
Interests: behavior ecology; conservation biology; developmental biology; zoology; genetics; molecular ecology; evolutionary biology
2. Jilin Provincial International Cooperation Key Laboratory for Biological Control of Agricultural Pests, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130117, China
3. Key Laboratory of Vegetation Ecology, School of Environment, Institute of Grassland Science, Northeast Normal University, Ministry of Education, Changchun 130117, China
Interests: behavior ecology; conservation biology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, entitled "Advances in Biological Research of Chiroptera", aims to collate cutting-edge research on Chiroptera biology, thereby bridging molecular, developmental, ecological, and behavioral disciplines. We seek studies that unravel the mechanisms behind their extraordinary phenotypes. Moreover, we welcome contributions that address novel methodologies (e.g., genomic tools, bioacoustics, or movement tracking), evolutionary adaptations (e.g., flight mechanics and immune system specialization), and responses to anthropogenic threats (e.g., habitat loss and climate change). By synthesizing interdisciplinary perspectives, this Special Issue will advance foundational knowledge and inform conservation strategies for these enigmatic mammals. By integrating fundamental and applied perspectives, this Special Issue will advance both scientific knowledge and conservation strategies for these indispensable yet often misunderstood mammals.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Evolutionary and Genomic Adaptations: Studies on bat-specific traits such as echolocation, longevity, and viral tolerance.
- Ecological and Behavioral Dynamics: Research on behaviors, physiology, foraging strategies, social structures, and ecosystem services.
- Conservation and Anthropogenic Impacts: Assessments of threats like white-nose syndrome, urbanization, and climate change.
- Methodological Breakthroughs: Advances in tracking technologies, omics approaches, or computational modeling applied to bat research.
We are pleased to invite you to push the boundaries of Chiroptera research. By fostering collaboration across disciplines, this Special Issue aims to catalyze solutions for global bat ecology while elucidating the fundamental biology characteristics of this extraordinary group.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Jiang Feng
Prof. Dr. Ying Liu
Dr. Hui Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- individual development
- ecolocation
- powered flight
- high-frequency hearing
- pest control
- bat ecosystem service
- habitat suitability
- evolutionary adaptations
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