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Ecology, Evolution and Conservation of Southern Hemisphere Bats

Edited by:

Fulgencio Lisón, PhD, University of Concepción, Chile

Submission Status: Open   |   Submission Deadline: 28 February 2025
 

Revista Chilena de Historia Natural is calling for submissions to our Collection on Ecology, Evolution and Conservation of Southern Hemisphere Bats. The study of southern hemisphere bats is of paramount importance for advancing our understanding of the ecological and evolutionary processes that shape their populations and communities. Bats play crucial roles in ecosystem functioning, including pollination, seed dispersal, and arthropod control, making them essential for maintaining the health and stability of ecosystems. Understanding the ecological interactions of bats with other organisms and their environment is vital for informing conservation strategies and mitigating the impacts of environmental changes.

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New Content ItemThis Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 15 & 13: [Life on Land & Climate Action].

About the Collection

Revista Chilena de Historia Natural is calling for submissions to our Collection on Ecology, Evolution and Conservation of Southern Hemisphere Bats. Recent advances in the field have shed light on the diverse ecological roles of bats, from their interactions with arthropods and plants to their influence on nutrient cycling and distribution. Studies have revealed the intricate relationships between bats and their environment, highlighting the importance of conserving bat populations for maintaining ecosystem balance. Furthermore, research has shown the significance of bats in fulfilling essential ecosystem services, contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as SDG 15 (Life on Land) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

Future research in this area holds great promise for uncovering new insights into the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of southern hemisphere bats. Potential advances may include investigating the impacts of environmental changes on bat populations, exploring the mechanisms of bat-plant interactions, and developing innovative conservation strategies to safeguard bat diversity and ecosystem functioning. By fostering a deeper understanding of the ecological, evolutionary, and conservation aspects of southern hemisphere bats, this Collection aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge and to inspire further research in this field.

Article Topics:

1. Bat-arthropod Interactions.

2. Seed Dispersal by Bats.

3. Bat-mediated Pollination.

4. Nutrient Cycling in Bat-influenced Ecosystems.

5. Conservation Strategies for Southern Hemisphere Bats.

There are currently no articles in this collection.

Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles and Reviews. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. 

Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Editorial Manager. Please select the appropriate Collection title “Ecology, Evolution and Conservation of Southern Hemisphere Bats" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer-review process. The peer-review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.