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Subterranean Rodents News from Underground

:	Sabine Begall, Hynek Burda, Cristian E. Schleich
:	Sabine Begall, Hynek Burda, Cristian Eric Schleich
:	Subterranean Rodents News from Underground
:	Springer-Verlag
:	9783540692768
:	1
:	CHF 189.80
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:	Zoologie
:	English

:	398
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Subterra ean Rodents presents achievements from recent years of research on these rodents, divided into five sections: ecophysiology; sensory ecology; life histories, behavioural ecology and demography; environmental and economical impact; molecular ecology and evolution. It is a must for all researchers working in this field and will be of interest to zoologists, physiologists, morphologists, ecologists, and evolutionary biologists.

	Contents	7
	Introduction	17
	Subterranean Rodents: News from Underground	18
	References	24
	Part I Ecophysiology	25
	Adaptive Physiological Mechanisms in the Underground Dwellers	26
	2.1 Energy and Material Fluxes	27
	2.2 Neural and Hormonal Regulation	29
	References	30
	Microclimate in Burrows of Subterranean Rodents – Revisited	33
	3.1 Introduction	33
	3.2 Microenvironmental Parameters	34
	3.3 Further Perspectives	42
	References	43
	New Data onMetabolic Parameters in Subterranean Rodents	46
	4.1 Introduction	46
	4.2 Variation of Basal Metabolic Rate on Interspecific Level	47
	4.3 Variation of Resting Metabolic Rate on Intraspecific Level	52
	References	55
	Skimping as an Adaptive Strategy in Social Fossorial Rodents: The Mole Vole ( Ellobius talpinus) as an Example	59
	5.1 Introduction	59
	5.2 Subjects, Area and Methodological Comments	60
	5.3 Standard Metabolic Rate, Cost of Locomotion and Thermoregulation	61
	5.4 Growth and Reproduction	62
	5.5 Immune Defense	65
	5.6 Adrenocortical Response to Stress	66
	5.7 Conclusion	67
	References	68
	The Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology of the African Mole-rats: with Special Reference to Southern African Mole-rat Species	71
	6.1 Introduction	71
	6.2 Reproductive Strategies in Solitary and Social African Mole- rats	72
	6.3 Seasonal Breeding in Social Mole-rats	79
	6.4 Induced vs Spontaneous Ovulation and the Role of Penile Ornamentation	80
	6.5 Habitat Shapes the Reproductive Physiology of African Mole- rats	81
	6.6 Monopolization of Reproduction: Plural Breeding in Males and Females	82
	6.7 Perspective	83
	References	84
	Part II Sensory Ecology	89
	Sensory Ecology of Subterranean Rodents	90
	References	92
	Using Odors Underground	94
	8.1 Introduction	94
	8.2 Foraging Underground	95
	8.3 Recognizing and Discriminating Between Conspecifics Underground	96
	8.4 Conclusion	103
	References	103
	Acoustics, Audition and Auditory System	106
	9.1 Introduction	106
	9.2 Acoustics in Burrows	107
	9.3 Hearing in Subterranean Rodents	108
	9.4 Morphological Adaptations of the Ear	112
	9.5 Synthesis	117
	References	118
	Acoustic Communication in Subterranean Rodents	121
	10.1 Introduction	121
	10.2 Adult Vocalizations	122
	10.3 Juvenile Vocalizations: Are Care-elicitation Calls Honest Advertisements of Offspring Need?	131
	10.4 Conclusion	133
	References	133
	Visual Systems and the Role of Vision in Subterranean Rodents: Diversity of Retinal Properties and Visual System Designs	136
	11.1 Introduction	136
	11.2 EyeMorphology	136
	11.3 Retina	137
	11.4 Optic Nerve (ON)	146
	11.5 Subcortical Visual System	148
	11.6 Visual Cortex	157
	11.7 Oculomotor Nuclei	159
	11.8 Role of Vision	159
	11.9 Chronobiology	161
	References	162
	Magnetic Compass: A Useful Tool Underground	168
	12.1 Introduction	168
	12.2 Available Information: From Earth to Animal	169
	12.3 Compass Mode: From Behavioural Experiment to Proof	170
	12.4 Transduction Mechanisms: From Signal to Receptor	173
	12.5 Neuronal Processing: From Receptor to Brain	176
	References	177
	Adaptive Neural Organization of Naked Mole- Rat Somatosensation ( and Those Similarly Challenged)	182
	13.1 Introduction	182
	13.2 Naked Mole-rat Body Hairs	182
	13.3 Somatosensation and Behavior	184
	13.4 Somatosensory Specializations in the Central Nervous Systemof Naked Mole-rats	190
	13.5 Comparisons to Star-Nosed Moles	193
	13.6 New Directions: Unique Somatic Organization for Processing Painful Stimuli	195
	13.7 Conclusion	197
	References	198
	Part III Life Histories, Behavioural Ecology, Demography	201
	From Natural Histories to Life Histories – A Homage to a Comparative Approach	202
	How and Where to Go from Here?	206
	References	207
	Giant Mole-rats, Fukomys mechowii, 13 Years on the Stage	209
	15.1 Introduction	209
	15.2 Taxonomy, Nomenclature and Phylogeny	210
	15.3 Morphology of the Giant Mole-rats	211
	15.4 Distribution	213
	15.5 Burrow Systems	214
	15.6 Food	215
	15.7 Colony Size and Structure	216
	15.8 Sex Ratio	217
	15.9 Surface Activity	218
	15.10 Economic Importance	219
	References	221
	Biology of the Silvery Mole-rat ( Heliophobius argenteocinereus). Why Study a Neglected Subterranean Rodent Species?	224
	16.1 Introduction	224
	16.2 Taxonomy and Body Size	225
	16.3 Population Density and Structure	227
	16.4 Food and Habitat Preferences	228
	16.5 Burrow Systems and Burrowing	229
	16.6 Reproduction	229
	16.7 Economic and Epidemiological Importance	233
	16.8 Parasites and Sociality in African Mole-rats	233
	16.9 Evolution of Sociality in the African Mole-rats	234
	16.10 Further Perspectives	236
	References	237
	The Biology and Ecology of Plateau Zokors ( Eospalax fontanierii)	240
	17.1 Introduction	240
	17.2 Morphological Characteristics	241
	17.3 Physiological Characteristics	241
	17.4 Habitat Selection and Distribution	243
	17.5 Burrow Systemand Environment	243
	17.6 Foraging and Diet	244
	17.7 Activity Rhythms	244
	17.8 Reproduc