Ecology, Diversity and Interactions of Bats and Their Parasites
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 201
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bats (Chiroptera) are remarkable for their ecological and evolutionary diversity, fulfilling vital roles in ecosystems worldwide as pollinators, seed dispersers, and regulators of insect populations. Equally fascinating are the diverse parasites associated with bats, which can influence bat health, behavior, and population dynamics. These host–parasite interactions represent a compelling frontier for exploring coevolution, ecological networks, and the intricate balance of biodiversity.
The Special Issue “Ecology, Diversity and Interactions of Bats and Their Parasites” aims to advance our understanding of these relationships, highlighting their importance to both bat conservation and broader ecological systems. We invite manuscripts that address topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Diversity and biogeography of bat parasites;
- Host–parasite coevolution and specificity;
- Ecological roles of parasites in bat populations and communities;
- Impacts of environmental change on bat–parasite interactions;
- Pathogens associated with bats and their ecological and conservation implications;
- Methodological advances in studying bat parasites and their interactions;
- Conservation implications of bat–parasite relationships.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications that contribute to this field. This Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, conservationists, and policymakers interested in bats and their parasitic associates, fostering collaboration and inspiring future studies.
We look forward to your contributions to this exciting compilation.
Dr. Eder Barbier
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bats
- coevolution
- diversity
- ecological networks
- host–parasite interactions
- parasites
- pathogens
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