ISBN: EAN:8596547165811

Category: Fiction / Classics

Page count: 14

In the meticulous work 'A Synopsis of the American Bats of the Genus Pipistrellus,' Walter Woelber Dalquest, along with E. Raymond Hall, embarks on a rigorously scientific journey to catalog and describe the species within the diminutive yet fascinating world of the American canyon bat. The book employs an exacting taxonomy and detailed morphological analysis, which became seminal in the zoological literary context of the mid-20th century. This compendium solidly stands not only as a contribution to the knowledge of Chiropterology but also as a representative of scientific thought during an era keen on exploring and classifying the diversity of life.nnAs a dedicated zoologist, Walter Woelber Dalquest's academic pursuits and field experiences profoundly influenced his contributions to this work. The author's keen interest in mammalian diversity and his specialized focus on the biology of bats provided a rich foundation for hallmarks of precision and comprehensiveness in this monograph. Dalquest's scholarly dedication is ostensibly a response to the burgeoning need for clarity in the taxonomic understanding of North American fauna during the period.nn'This synopsis is a must-have for the shelves of both professional mammalogists and the natural history enthusiast. For scholars of taxonomic methods, conservationists, and students of American wildlife biology, Dalquest's work offers an enduring frame of reference. It not only introduces readers to the complexities of bat speciation but also provides a meticulous case study in the craft of biological classification. This treatise, with its depth and clarity, will undoubtedly aid in the informed conservation and study of these fascinating nocturnal creatures.