Pipistrellus cinnamomeus Miller 1902 Referred to the Genus Myotis

Eugene Raymond HallProject Gutenberg · United StatesMar 2023

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Motivation and Growth Information RetrievalBiological NomenclatureRigorous ResearchTaxonomic RevisionZoological ResearchAcademic MonographEmpirical ResearchResearch ReferenceNatural History TraditionScholarly Reference

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Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Pipistrellus cinnamomeus Miller 1902 Referred to the Genus Myotis by Dalquest et al.Author: Hall, E. Raymond (Eugene Raymond), 1902-1986,Language: English, Class: QH: Science: Natural history, Release Date: Nov 23, 2010

Editor's review

This is a short zoological taxonomy paper discussing the placement of Pipistrellus cinnamomeus, described by Miller in 1902, in the genus Myotis; the authors are E. Raymond Hall and others. The text is a typical taxonomic revision article, whose core value lies in presenting the argument for adjusting genus-level placement based on morphological characters; it is a concrete sample for understanding mid-20th-century North American bat taxonomy research. For readers learning taxonomic methods and becoming familiar with discussions of scientific name changes and type specimens, it offers a directly observable primary-literature example. It should be noted that the article is highly specialized and brief, deals with a single subject, lacks the readability of popular science, and does not cover bat ecology, conservation, or behavior.

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  1. Before reading, first review the basic distinguishing features of Pipistrellus and Myotis to follow the argument.
  2. Take notes while comparing the measurement data and type-specimen information in the text to sort out the authors' basis for merging the genus.
  3. Read alongside similar taxonomic revision papers to compare argument structure and terminology conventions.

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FAQ

What is the core taxonomic question discussed in this article? The article discusses whether Pipistrellus cinnamomeus, described by Miller in 1902, should be transferred to the genus Myotis. The authors give their opinion on the merger through comparisons of morphological characters and other aspects; it is a revision discussion of genus-level placement, not a new species description.
Can it be understood without a taxonomy background? The reading threshold is relatively high. The text involves scientific names, type specimens, measurement data, and genus-level diagnostic characters, and readers lacking a taxonomy foundation may struggle with terminology and argument logic. It is advisable to first acquire basic concepts of mammal taxonomy or read alongside relevant textbooks and identification keys.
Can this paper be used to learn about bat ecology and habits? No. Its content is a taxonomic revision focused on genus-level placement and morphological evidence, and it does not address ecology such as diet, roosting, reproduction, or conservation status. If ecological information is needed, specialized works on bat biology should be sought elsewhere.

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About the author

Eugene Raymond Hall Author · American · 1902–1986

E. Raymond Hall (Eugene Raymond Hall, 1902–1986) was an American mammalogist born in Iams, Kansas. He served as curator of the Museum of Mammalogy at the University of California, Berkeley, and from 1944 was chairman of the Department of Zoology and director of the Museum of Natural History at the University of Kansas. He authored Mammals of North America and published more than 340 papers. The database holds 17 of his works, mostly studies of small mammals of North America and Mexico, such as American Weasels, A Synopsis of the North American Lagomorpha, and taxonomic treatises on North American and Mexican bats and carnivores. These works are known for solid specimen records and taxonomic descriptions and remain important references in the field. Public information is limited, so further biographical details cannot be given here.