We examined transposable element (TE) content of 248 placental mammal genome
assemblies, the largest de novo TE curation effort in eukaryotes to date. We found that although …

Horizontal transfer of transposable elements (TEs) is an important mechanism contributing
to genetic diversity and innovation. Bats (order Chiroptera) have repeatedly been shown to …

Transposable elements (TEs) play major roles in the evolution of genome structure and
function. However, because of their repetitive nature, they are difficult to annotate and …

Aim Spatial patterns of local species composition are shaped by dispersal ability. Here we
examine the effects of dispersal ability on metacommunity structure of bats throughout the …

Contemporary examination of community structure requires analyzing multiple dimensions of
biodiversity to provide a more holistic understanding of the ecological and historical factors …

Winter presents environmental and energetic challenges for temperate insectivorous bats
as colder temperatures increase metabolic rates while simultaneously reducing resource …

We examined transposable element (TE) content of 248 placental mammal genome assemblies,
the largest de novo TE curation effort in eukaryotes to date. We find that while mammals …

Despite extensive focus on numerous mechanisms that potentially structure Neotropical bat
communities, understanding of the relative importance of any is still illusive. Recently, it has …

Many mammal taxa in Louisiana are experiencing population declines or are at-risk of
extinction, including the bat species Eptesicus fuscus (Big Brown Bat), Myotis austroriparius (…

Loss of genetic diversity decreases fitness and increases risk of extinction. Therefore,
understanding population genetic structure is important to conserving populations, especially …