Does calcium constrain reproductive activity in insectivorous bats? Some empirical evidence for Schreibers' long-fingered bat (Miniopterus schreibersii)

South African Journal of Zoology

Volumn 31, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 218-220

  Bernard, R T F ^a   Davison, A ^a  

^a RHODES UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

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EID: 0000252401     PISSN: 02541858     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02541858.1996.11448416     Document Type: Article

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