The lack of recent critiques about terminology has led to the frequent misuse or confusingly
varied use of the words that are more or less specific to the field of terrestrial canopy biology …

Foliar nyctinasty is a plant behaviour characterised by a pronounced daily oscillation in leaf
orientation. During the day, the blades of nyctinastic plant leaves (or leaflets) assume a more …

To evaluate the efficacy of the Anabat II ultrasonic detector and analysis system for use as a
tool for conducting inventories, we compared results of acoustic versus capture techniques …

Scientists rely on food webs—complex networks that trace the flow of nutrients and energy
between species and through ecosystems—to understand the infrastructure of ecological …

Summary 1 Modern silvicultural methods employ various styles of selective harvesting in
addition to traditional clear‐cutting. This can create a mosaic of patches with different tree …

Les rives sont généralement considérées comme d'importantes zones d'alimentation pour
les chauves-souris insectivores, mais cette supposition n'a jamais été formellement vérifiée …

We tested the hypotheses that the distance bats fly from tree lines depend on food
abundance and protection from wind. We monitored the activity of pipistrelle bats …

To assess habitat use by foraging bats in southern British Columbia, Canada, we used
narrow band bat detectors and estimated insect availability with light-suction traps. We …

Agricultural expansion has led to the widespread destruction of habitats and the creation of
fragmented landscapes. Woodland has been severely affected by habitat loss; remaining …

Relatively little attention has been devoted to the urban ecology of bats (Chiroptera) despite
their ecological importance. Although previous studies have indicated that urbanization has …