A New Bat (Genus Myotis) From Mexico
The narrative revolves around the discovery of a new species of bat found in Mexico. The story delves into the scientific process of identifying and classifying the newly discovered species, highlighting the significance of this finding in the field of biology.
By Eugene Raymond Hall · First published 1956 · Genre: Scientific Literature, Zoology, Field Guide · 1,234 words
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While one of us (Dalquest) was in a dugout canoe that was being paddled up a small unnamed tributary of the Rio Coatzacoalcos, through dense jungle, he grasped a decayed and termite damaged tree-trunk projecting approximately three feet above the surface of the water to steady the canoe. At that instant two bats were detected in one of the many small holes in the trunk, which was eight to nine inches in diameter. It was a simple matter to enlarge the hole and extract the animals. Superficially they resembled silvery-haired bats (_Lasionycteris_) but their naked interfemoral membranes and other features suggested that they belonged to the genus _Myotis_. Subsequently, study in the laboratory showed this to be the fact and revealed also that they are of an heretofore unnamed species which may be known as:
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- Work type: Article
- Author: Eugene Raymond Hall
- Date: 1956 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Scientific Literature, Zoology, Field Guide, Natural History, Research Paper
- Length: 1,234 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Scientific Literature — The book presents a detailed taxonomic study of a new bat species, focusing on its classification, morphology, and ecological context.
- Zoology — The content is centered around the study of animal species, specifically bats, and their biological characteristics.
- Field Guide — The work serves as a reference for identifying and understanding a specific species within its natural habitat.
- Natural History — The book contributes to the broader understanding of biodiversity and species distribution in Mexico.
Tags
Biology · Zoology · Mammalogy · Chiroptera · Bat species · Taxonomy · Systematics · Species discovery · Mexican fauna · Wildlife research · Scientific classification · Genus Myotis
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