soma1 data reveal the existence of two mainland species of Macrotus that are parapatric in distribution:-Individuals can be identified to species by both chromoso~~~al features and cranial n~orphology. A stepwise multiple discriminant analysis and canonical variate analysis show tllat the two species are morphonletrically divergent. The distribution of these two taxa is proof that parapatry occurs in species with lugh vagility. If cl~romosomal data had not been available or if chronlosomal divergence had not accompanied speciation in Macrotus, this unique pattern of distribution probably would not have been detected. Allopatric, stasipatric, and centrifugal speciation are considered in light of the presently available data for Macrotus.
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