Bats (order Chiroptera) are the only mammals capable of powered flight, and this may be an
important factor behind their rapid diversification into the over 1400 species that exist today …

Sensory systems evolve and enable organisms to perceive their sensory Umwelt, the unique
set of cues relevant for their survival. The multiple components that comprise sensory …

Morphological diversity may arise rapidly as a result of adaptation to novel ecological
opportunities, but early bursts of trait evolution are rarely observed. Rather, models of …

Divergent populations across different environments are exposed to critical sensory
information related to locating a host or mate, as well as avoiding predators and pathogens …

Bats are among the most recognizable, numerous, and widespread of all mammals. But
much of their fossil record is missing, and bat origins remain poorly understood, as do the …

Evolutionary constraints may significantly bias phenotypic change, while “breaking” from
such constraints can lead to expanded ecological opportunity. Ray-finned fishes have …

Phylogenomics of bats suggests that their echolocation either evolved separately in the bat
suborders Yinpterochiroptera and Yangochiroptera, or had a single origin in bat ancestors …

Morphological, functional, and behavioral adaptations of bats are among the most diverse
within mammals. A strong association between bat skull morphology and feeding behavior …

Bats are the second-most speciose group of mammals, comprising 20% of species diversity
today. Their global explosion, representing one of the greatest adaptive radiations in …

The role of mechanical morphologies in the exploitation of novel niche space is well
characterized; however, the role of sensory structures in unlocking new niches is less clear …