Characterization of the hair structures in 21 genera of Philippine bats
Date of Publication
1989
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Biology
Subject Categories
Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Thesis Adviser
Corazon Sinha
Defense Panel Chair
Milagros L. Relon
Defense Panel Member
Florenda Santiago
Abelardo Geronimo
Abstract/Summary
Hair structures in 34 species and subspecies of Philippine bats belonging to 21 genera were examined and analyzed using whole mounts and scale impression techniques. The half strands were taken from the specimen collection of the National Museum Manila. Hair color was noted. The structural patterns of the scale and medulla of the hair strands were sketched. Likewise, hair width and medulla width were measured using an ocular micrometer. The differences in hair structures of bats can be used as a basis in distinguishing bats at the generic level. Identification below the genus was found to be dependent on the medulla and medulla width: hair width ratio. A taxonomic key for the identification of the bat genera was constructed. A sketch of the hair structures for each of the species and subspecies was included as a pictorial reference.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TG00792
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
87 leaves, 28 cm. ; Typescript
Keywords
Bats--Philippines
Recommended Citation
Hapitan, J. B. (1989). Characterization of the hair structures in 21 genera of Philippine bats. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/660