Ecological Determinants of Social Systems: Perspectives on the Functional Role of Roosting Ecology in the Social Behavior of Tent-Roosting Bats

摘要: Abstract In this chapter, we compile ecological and behavioral data on tent-making bats to determine if the variation in social behavior observed group may be explained by any of components their roosting ecology. Results suggest that most within among species quality, abundance, distribution resources, such larger, scarcer, clumped roosts are typically occupied more individuals. The abundance tent-roosts also influence cohesion species, as very abundant resources apparently facilitate roost switching, individuals change often likely partners. addition, harem-like composition groups largely influenced role males during tent construction defense. We argue collection further data, coupled with quantitative analyses, is needed for additional generalizations drawn.