A5040650605- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Integrated Water Resources Management
- Marine animal studies overview
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Cryospheric studies and observations
- Historical and Cultural Studies of Poland
- Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Nutrition and Health Studies
- Medicinal Plant Pharmacodynamics Research
- Forest ecology and management
- Tardigrade Biology and Ecology
- Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Multidisciplinary Science and Engineering Research
- Archaeology and Natural History
- Animal Diversity and Health Studies
University of Gdańsk
2013-2025
Gdańsk Medical University
2004
Different foraging tactics in related animal taxa may be expected to cause species-specific differences sensitivity temporal and spatial variations of resources. To test this, we studied spatiotemporal dynamics flight activity seven insectivorous bat species northern Poland using broadband ultrasound detection, recording weather conditions, insect abundance, moon phase, cover floating vegetation. The comprised six (genera Eptesicus Rafinesque, 1820, Pipistrellus Kaup, 1829, Nyctalus Bowdich,...
The bat fauna of Albania, a country located in Balkan glacial refugium and Mediterranean biodiversity hotspot, has remained poorly studied although as many 21 species representatives three complexes had been reported before 2003. It was expected that several new would be added to the country’s list fauna, not only due their occurrence adjacent regions but splitting already known taxa into sibling discovery new, cryptic species. Altogether, we recorded 32 including all those previously (21)...
Each year, large numbers of bats move across Europe between their summer and winter areas, yet even though many them are endangered legally protected, we unaware about aspects migratory behaviour. Here, taking Nyctalus noctula as a model species, used stable hydrogen isotopic values in fur ( δ2Hf) an endogenous marker to shed light on the behaviour more than 1000 from hibernacula Central Europe. Specifically, asked following questions: how flexible is migration temperate zone bats? Which...
Despite a commitment by the European Union to protect its migratory bat populations, conservation efforts are hindered poor understanding of strategies and connectivity between breeding wintering grounds. Traditional methods like mark-recapture ineffective study broad-scale patterns. Stable hydrogen isotopes (δD) have been proven useful in establishing spatial animal populations. Before applying this tool, method was calibrated using samples known origin. Here we established potential δD as...
Woodland bat assemblages are usually structured in a space according to the distance from ground, water, and obstacles, features that often define chiropteran hunting tactics. Consequently, species composition differs strongly among various habitats, even within same forest patch. However, when conducting local surveys Wolin National Park (WPN), we revealed an unexpected uniformity qualitative quantitative structure of assemblages, based on mist netting ultrasound recording. In total, 10...
Small mammal species assemble based mainly on plant communities but the structure of their assemblages is shaped by several other factors, modified larger-scale geography. Despite ecological significance, they are often neglected elements biodiversity, therefore, even Polish national parks have lacked extensive surveys. It also applies to Wolin National Park (WNP), only one located a coastal marine island, known previously for its unique bat fauna. We surveyed small mammals WNP live- and...
Terrestrial small mammal species typically assemble according to plant communities, but multiple factors, including large-scale geographic patterns, influence their assemblage structure. Despite ecological significance, mammals are often underrepresented in biodiversity assessments, and many Polish national parks lack comprehensive surveys. This is also the case for Wolin National Park (WNP), Poland’s only park on a coastal marine island, which known its unique bat fauna. Here, we surveyed...
According to Bergmann's and Allen's rules, climate change may drive morphological shifts in species, affecting body size appendage length. These rules predict that species colder climates tend be larger have shorter appendages improve thermoregulation. Bats are thought sensitive therefore expected respond climatic changes across space time. We conducted a phylogenetic meta‐analysis on > 27 000 forearm length (FAL) mass (BM) measurements from 20 sedentary European bat examine patterns....
Few studies refer to the large-scale habitat preferences of bat assemblages in temperate mainland Europe. The study aimed at associations bats postglacial lakelands northern Poland. Sixty-nine walking transects were divided into sections belonging 36 classes. Broadband ultrasound detectors applied record echolocation calls, identified species level by spectral analysis. Selection or avoidance categories was tested using Z statistic with a Bonferroni adjustment, and niche breadth estimated...
Beavers strongly modify their environment by not only building dams and creating ponds, which slow the water flow, but also selective cutting removing of trees, change spatial structure forest. We aimed to test hypothesis that beaver activity promotes new foraging sites for insectivorous bats. The beaver's influence can be especially significant on aerial hawkers prefer moderate structural clutter, like Pipistrellus species (by canopy gaps), water-surface foragers, Myotis daubentonii ponds...
Abstract Recent climate warming is thought to affect the migratory behavior and geographical range shifts of Pipistrellus nathusii . This bat European temperate woodland zone known migrate up 1900 km between its breeding wintering areas where it uses overground roosts for hibernation. New species have been recorded lately mainly in cities Central Europe, largely extending winter distribution north-east. The growing detection occurrence P. has coincided with an increase mean temperatures...
Since its description in 2001 Alcathoe's myotis (Myotis alcathoe) was recorded from several locations across Europe. Here we describe the first records of this species Germany, Poland, Albania, and European part Turkey, including northernmost locality central Germany (51°23′N, 11°01′E). Compilation all up-to-date shows that M. alcathoe has a wide distribution although it seems to be rare at most places. The habitats where bat are natural, moist deciduous forests with old trees water streams...
Temperate zone bats are associated with forests and affected by forest management practices. However, practices vary among regions countries, the relationship between managed stands is not well understood. We compared activity of in three areas across four stand ages Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) western Poland. Stand included clear-cut stands, young (2–5 year) middle-aged (41–60 mature (> 80 years) stands. sampled bat walking transects a broadband ultrasound Pettersson D-1000X detector....
Spatial behavior and habitat use of breeding mammalian females often change after parturition, reflecting not only the sharp increase in energy demands associated with lactation, but sometimes also limitations a central place, if they return regularly to feed their altricial young. We conducted 1st radiotracking study preferences pond bat (Myotis dasycneme), threatened specialist, comparing movements during pregnancy lactation lakeland zone Poland. Pond bats are known forage almost...
The flight activity pattern of an aerial-hawking vespertilionid Pipistrellus nathusii has been investigated over different water bodies in northern Poland. Broadband ultrasound detection revealed that the species hunted wooded sites mainly at dusk and dawn, following a clear bimodal activity. On contrary, open were used by P. midnocturnal period, thus their post-midnight was significantly higher than dusk. We discuss observed differences on background existing knowledge rhythms flying insect...
We recorded 10 species of parasitic spinturnicids on bats in Albania. Eyndhovenia euryalis was collected Rhinolophus euryale and R. ferrumequinum; Spinturnix acuminata Nyctalus noctula; S. emarginata Myotis emarginatus; helvetiae N. leisleri; kolenatii Eptesicus serotinus; myoti M. capaccinii, nattereri, myotis oxygnathus; mystacina mystacinus; nobleti Hypsugo savii; plecotina Plecotus auritus, P. austriacus macrobullaris; psi Miniopterus schreibersii capaccinii. All mite are new for the...
Abstract Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), a parasitic fungus (being responsible for disease known as white-nose syndrome, WNS) that caused mass mortality of cave-dwelling, hibernating bats in North America, appears to be native Europe, where it also occurs on wintering bats, but no similar outbreaks WNS have been recorded. Herein, we provide the first account prevalence and phenology P. Poland. Bats were counted once per month, from October or January May (2010-2013), an abandoned ore mine...
According to scarce available data, the use of coastal habitats by bats appears be most intensive during spring and autumn migrations, when coasts become migratory corridors. Migrating might seasonally enrich fauna sea islands peninsulas, which often are poor in outside season. Hel Peninsula is part Polish Baltic Coast that extends into sea; thus, it gives unique opportunity assess phenomenon quantitatively. To test for seasonal variation structure bat assemblage activity, we recorded...