2013
DOI: 10.1590/s1519-69842013000300022
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Seasonal variation of energy reserves and reproduction in neotropical free-tailed bats Molossus molossus (Chiroptera: Molossidae)

Abstract: Seasonal variation is a key factor regulating energy metabolism and reproduction in several mammals, including bats. This study aimed to track seasonal changes in the energy reserves of the insectivorous bat Molossus molossus associated with its reproductive cycle. Adult males were collected during the four neotropical annual seasons in Viçosa -MG, Brazil. Blood and tissues were collected for metabolic analysis and testes were removed for histology and morphometry. Our results show that liver and breast muscle… Show more

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“…Seasonality comprises a set of environmental factors that influence circannual events in animals' lives, such as reproduction and energy metabolism (Taddei 1980;Bauman 1990;Barros et al 2013). In general, bats from either temperate or tropical areas may exhibit a reproductive seasonality associated with periods of increased food availability, although some species may not be restricted by this association (Fleming et al 1972;Wilson 1979;Heideman and Utzurrum 2003;Duarte and Talamoni 2010;Rincón-Vargas et al 2013).…”
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“…Seasonality comprises a set of environmental factors that influence circannual events in animals' lives, such as reproduction and energy metabolism (Taddei 1980;Bauman 1990;Barros et al 2013). In general, bats from either temperate or tropical areas may exhibit a reproductive seasonality associated with periods of increased food availability, although some species may not be restricted by this association (Fleming et al 1972;Wilson 1979;Heideman and Utzurrum 2003;Duarte and Talamoni 2010;Rincón-Vargas et al 2013).…”
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“…Esta mesma espécie, apresenta variação na concentração das reservas em função das estações do ano (Barros et al 2013). …”
Section: Efeito Da Fragmentação Sobre Morcegosunclassified
“…Na literatura recente, encontramos trabalhos que avaliaram o metabolismo energético e a mobilização das reservas metabólicas em morcegos no Brasil. No entanto, a maioria desses estudos foi realizada em região de Mata Atlântica (Barros et al, 2013;Amaral et al, 2012aAmaral et al, , 2012bMelo et al, 2012;Freitas et al, 2010) e, apenas Melo e colaboradores (2012) relacionaram as reservas energéticas à alteração do habitat.…”
Section: Efeito Da Fragmentação Sobre Morcegosunclassified
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