Virginia Bog Eared Bat – Biology Final
Instructions
Use the attached assignments 1 & 2 over the “Virginia Big Eared Bat” to help with this assignment
Assignment 3: The Presentation
Objective: Develop an audio-narrated (I will do the audio-narrated part) PowerPoint presentation based on the research you have conducted about your chosen species.
Assignment Instructions: Using the course project steps completed to date, you will develop your presentation based on the work you submitted for Assignments 1 and 2 (attached) as well as the feedback you were given.
To prepare for this assignment, I recommend that you do the following:
Read these directions carefully.
Review the grading rubric at the bottom of the page. The grading rubric is a detailed evaluation that I will use to assess your performance. It will also help you understand what is expected of you as you prepare your assignment.
Message me with any questions!
Presentation requirements:
Your presentation will be submitted as an audio-narrated (I will do the audio-narrated part) PowerPoint. Please, do the notes.
There must be a visual element (e.g., photos, videos, graphs, figures).
Your presentation must contain approximately 13-15 slides (excluding references) and run approximately 5-10 minutes.
Please note that less than 10% of your presentation should contain direct quotes.
Proper use and pronunciation of scientific terminology are required. For help with pronunciation, see this link: Cambridge Dictionary
Be sure to properly cite your work, both internal to the presentation as well as within the reference slide (this includes photos, graphs, figures, videos, etc.).
All references listed on the reference slide should be cited internally within the presentation, and vice versa. ** Work which is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper citations or references may not be accepted for credit. **
The required elements: Your presentation should contain the following elements in the order listed below.
In addition, I expect that any feedback provided to you from Assignment 1: Annotated Bibliography and Assignment 2: The Outline be incorporated into this assignment. Please go back and review those comments.
Introduction Slide(s) – ALL
1. Organism Introduction
a. The common and scientific name of your organism. Please see this link to help with scientific names if needed: How To Write Scientific Names
b. Where you observed your organism (country, state, park, zoo, etc.)
c. A brief discussion on why you chose your organism
d. If possible, a picture and/or video of you safely observing your species in the field. If not possible, search the Internet for an image (and remember to cite your source for the image) in a typical habitat.
The Body Microorganisms ONLY
1. Description
a. You must include a brief physical description. You can use your personal observations. If you cannot safely observe your organism, you must research.
i. Size
ii. Coloring
2. Life Cycle and Reproduction
a. Life Cycle: describe the life cycle of your organism. The life cycle refers to the series of changes that happens from the beginning of life as your organism develops and grows into a mature organism.
b. Reproduction: You must discuss the reproductive strategies of your organism. For example, discuss how your microbe undergoes asexual reproduction.
3. Structure and Function
a. Please select one organ system of your organism that you find to be particularly interesting and describe both the anatomy and physiology of that system.
b. If you have selected a bacterium or a fungus the concept can be more complex. Please contact me directly for more help is needed.
4. Energy Ecology
a. If you can observe these, that is best. If not, research.
b. What are the food sources? Types? Amounts? Temporal pattern of feeding?
5. Habitat
a. Where your organism lives. This does not refer to a city or state, but rather the natural environment in which your organism lives.
b. You should consider abiotic factors, such as soil, water, etc., as well as biotic factors, such as predators, hosts, etc.
The Body Plants ONLY
1. Description
a. You must include a brief physical description. You can use your personal observations. If you cannot safely observe your organism, you must research.
i. Size, Coloring, Leaf arrangement, flower color, etc.
2. Life Cycle and Reproduction
a. Life Cycle: describe the life cycle of your organism. The life cycle refers to the series of changes that happens from the beginning of life as your organism develops and grows into a mature organism. Please see here for some hints on the Life Cycle. Plants can be a bit more complicated, so if you have any questions please feel free to ask!
b. Reproduction: You must discuss the reproductive strategies of your organism. Are there any specific structure or cells involved in reproduction? Are the flowers specialized?
3. Structure and Function
a. Please select one organ system of your organism that you find to be particularly interesting and describe both the anatomy and physiology of that system.
b. If your organism is a plant, here are a list of the general plant organ systems
c. If you have selected a fungus the concept can be more complex. Please contact me directly for more help if needed.
4. Energy Ecology
a. If you can observe these, that is best. If not, research.
b. How does your plant harvest the energy from the sun? How does it store the energy?
5. Habitat
a. Where your organism lives. This does not refer to a city or state, but rather the natural environment in which your organism lives.
b. You should consider abiotic factors, such as soil, water, etc., as well as biotic factors, such as predators, hosts, etc.
The Body Animals ONLY
1. Description
a. You must include a brief physical description. You can use your personal observations. If you cannot safely observe your organism, you must research.
i. Size, Coloring, etc.
2. Life Cycle and Reproduction
a. Life Cycle: describe the life cycle of your organism. The life cycle refers to the series of changes that happen from the beginning of life as your organism develops and grows into a mature organism. Please see here for some hints on the Life Cycle. If you have any questions please feel free to ask!
a. Reproduction: You must discuss the reproductive strategies of your organism (e.g. release of gametes by a fish or hermaphroditic reproduction in earthworms), mate choice, mating displays, mate competition and mating systems.
3. Structure and Function
a. Please select one organ system of your organism that you find to be particularly interesting and describe both the anatomy and physiology of that system.
b. If your organism is an animal, here are a list of the general animal organ systems
4. Energy Ecology
a. If you can observe these, that is best. If not, research.
b. What are the food sources? Types? Amounts? Temporal pattern of feeding? Specific handling or processing of food items by the organism (e.g. the way a squirrel manipulates an acorn)
5. Habitat
a. Where your organism lives. This does not refer to a city or state, but rather the natural environment in which your organism lives.
b. You should consider abiotic factors, such as soil, water, etc., as well as biotic factors, such as predators, hosts, etc.
Conclusions – ALL
1. This section must contain:
a. Four to six points that sum up the main topics of the presentation that you have in your outline
Reference Slide(s) and Internal Citations ALL
1. This section must contain:
a. Internal citations – This is not just a separate section; rather, referencing should occur throughout the presentation via parenthetical citations anytime you paraphrase, make direct quotes, or use visual components from other sources. Please be sure to cite any language, images, videos, etc. in the presentation that should be cited. ** Work which is improperly cited and referenced or lacking either proper citations or references may not be accepted for credit. **
b. Reference Slide – Your presentation should also have a final reference slide listing 5-10 credible sources researched for your presentation. NOTE: these are not included in the slide count for your presentation.
c. Do not include your summary/evaluation from Assignment 1: Annotated Bibliography; simply list the references utilized in your presentation in APA format on the reference slide.
SCIN130 – Introduction to Biology with Lab
Virginia Big Eared Bat
Steven
Annotated Bibliography
Name:
Course Number: BIO180
Presentation Topic: Virginia Big-eared Bats
Source #1
Citation
(in APA format)
Danford, D. S., Shriver, L., & Barton, H. A. (2018). Innate Chemical Resistance of Virginia Big-eared Bats (Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus) to White-Nose Syndrome.
Summary
On illness, in long-eared bats, the author says that Virginias big-eared bat (VBEs) are normally concealed in oily substance, yellow, and have pelage commensal populations mostly controlled by yeast, Debaryomyces udenii. As D. unit is oleaginous yeast that yields yellow clusters, the fungi might be accountable for making this greasy material on the bat. The author suggested White-nose Syndrome (WNS) is predominant fungal illness of the bat that has destroyed 5.7 million bats since its documentation in 2006 [1]. WNS is triggered by the new fungal pathogen, Pseudogymnoascus destructans.” This pathogen cause death rates exceeding 75% in ill bat populations
Evaluation
The journal of illness on long-eared bats has its citation in APA format, and it is a peer-reviewed journal paper. Evidence of the author’s authority is Daniel S. Danford The University of Akron, [emailprotected], which is a credible source. The sponsoring organization is The University of Akron [emailprotected]
Source #2
Citation
Van Den Bussche, R. A., Lee, D. N., Judkins, M. E., Dyer, J. E., Thompson, D. M., Stark, R. C., … & Fuller, B. (2016). Molecular dietary analysis of the endangered Ozark big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii ingens).Acta Chiropterologica,18(1), 181-191.
Summary
The author says in diet analysis of the long-eared bats, molecular methods allow magnification of the mitochondria barcoding genes, cytochromecoxidase (COI),” of the preys gene in bats fecal materials that may be used in identifying insect classes. Many studies planned using the molecular method for nutritional study of the bats propose that fecal materials be picked within a week after depositing to avoid environmental contamination or degradation. However, the big-eared bats (Corynorhinus townsendii ingens) are extremely vulnerable to human disruption. In conclusion, the goal of this study is to perform a molecular diet analysis of “Ozark’s big-eared bat.” The study spotted 40 species on behalf of two orders (Diptera and Lepidoptera) and families belonging to 11 insects and, therefore, provided novel data concerning the big-eared bat’s dietary habits.
Evaluation
The journal of illness on long-eared bats has its citation in APA format, and it is a peer-reviewed journal paper. This source is a credible source for the publisher is known to publish credible journals. Source:Acta Chiropterologica, Volume 18,Number 1, June 2016, pp.181-191(11) Publisher:Museum and Institute of Zoology, Polish Academy of Sciences.”
Source #3
Citation
(in APA format)
Jesse, L., Ward, R. L., & Schroder, E. S. (2018). Landscape Characteristics Related to Use of Artificial Roosts by Northern Long-Eared Bats in North-Central West Virginia.Northeastern Naturalist,25(3), 487-501.
Summary
The authors objectives were, assessing the overall uses of synthetic roosting structureNursery container, Rocket container, and fake barkby the bats and relationship this use of native landscape features in north-central West Virginia. The Authors observed 306 constructions throughout the 2016 and noticed use (example, the occurrence of guanos, optical recognition, capturing of bats) at 132 (43%) roosts, of which 55 (42%) were established, over apprehension or visual proof of identity, in containing Northern Long-eared Bats. Nursery container were collectively used than the predicted number based on the accessibility (60%), but rocket boxes tallied for 40 (73%) of roosts established to be Northern Long-eared Bats, where maternity groups of this kind used 70%.”
Evaluation
The journal of illness on long-eared bats has its citation in APA format, and it is a peer-reviewed journal paper. The journal is a credible source, “Jesse L. De La Cruz,1,2,* Ryan L. Ward,2 Eric S. Schrode. Conservation Management Institute at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1900 Kraf. AllStar Ecology LLC, 1582 Meadowdale Road, Fairmont, WV 26554. A Corresponding author – [emailprotected] Northeastern Naturalist, 25(3):487-501 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1656/045.025.0312”
References
Danford, D. S., Shriver, L., & Barton, H. A. (2018). Innate Chemical Resistance of Virginia Big-eared Bats (Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus) to White-Nose Syndrome. Retrieved from`http://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1780&context=honors_research_projects
Den Bussche, R. A., Lee, D. N., Judkins, M. E., Dyer, J. E., Thompson, D. M., Stark, R. C., ..
. & Fuller, B. (2016). Molecular dietary analysis of the endangered Ozark big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii ingens).Acta Chiropterologica,18(1), 181-191. Retrieved from https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/miiz/actac/2016/00000018/00000001/art00008
Jesse, L., Ward, R. L., & Schroder, E. S. (2018). Landscape Characteristics Related to Use of Artificial Roosts by Northern Long-Eared Bats in North-Central West Virginia.Northeastern Naturalist,25(3), 487-501. Retrieved from https://bioone.org/journals/northeastern-naturalist/volume-25/issue-3/045.025.0312/Landscape-Characteristics-Related-to-Use-of-Artificial-Roosts-by-Northern/10.1656/045.025.0312.short BIOL180: Introduction to Biology with Lab – The Outline
Steven A. Bruner / I005
Assignment 2 Outline: The Virginia Big Eared Bat
I. Introduction
A. Common and scientific names
1. Common names: Virginia Big Eared Bat
2. Scientific Name: Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus (Bat, 2018)
B. Observed where?
1. This sub-species of Townsends big bats is commonly found in Northern America and Southern Mexico.
2. I have observed the organisms in caves in the caves found in Karst regions dominated by oak-hickory.
3. The geographic region within which the organism can be found is found in southern Mexico and Northern America.
C. Why I chose this organism?
1. The habitat was once listed as an endangered species by U.S Fish and Wildlife Service
2. There are frequent cases in which human beings are constantly interfering with the habitat of the organisms. I chose the organism to try understand how they are coping up with human disturbance.
3. I wanted to learn more about bats, and the reason why America has strict measures in place to safeguard them.
4. I wanted to understand why bat habitats are such sensitive to human activities.
D. Image
Virginia Big Eared Bat
(Virginia Big-Eared Bat. (n.d.).
II. Body
A. Physical Description
1. Virginia Big Eared Bat are medium-sized bats comprising of broad wings. The wings have a web of skin that stretches out across their finger bones to their legs.
2. Characterized with short snouts and an elongated nostril.
3. Have huge fleshy glands on either side of the nuzzle.
4. Their colors vary depending on the population in which they fall in. Their hairs are also dark on the base as compared to their tips.
5. Have bigger ears that have a length of 25 mm which are connected to their forehead using low band.
6. Their weights normally range between 5g and 13g.
B. Life Cycle and Reproduction
1. Life Cycle
a. Female bats give birth to one offspring, referred as a pup.
b. Females give birth in the month of May or June.
c. Pup normally develops first and the young ones can even fly at the age of three weeks.
d. In three-months time, pups are off on their own.
e. The organisms are not migratory. However, disturbance of their natural habitat can force them move to a new location.
2. Reproduction
a. Typically, mating commences in late summer and goes all the way to winter.
b. Male are sexually active in the second year while female is sexually mature during the first summer.
c. Estrus takes place during fall while copulation takes place in the month of November-February.
d. Males are responsible in performing mating display. During this time, they approach the females while making twittering sounds.
e. Once the female accepts the male, the male rubs snout against females face and the glands in the males face scents the female prior to copulation.
f. Sperms are normally stored in the females reproductive tract, till spring within which ovulation, implantation and gestation takes place Barbour and (Davis, 1969; Chapman, 2007; Kunz and Martin, 1982; Wimsatt, 1977).
C. The function
1. Anatomy
a. Virginia big-eared bats are made up of a special sensory system commonly known as echolocation.
b. Have large ears used in reflecting low frequency echolocation.
c. Auditory system is extensively surrounded by a layer of sinus.
d. They are versatile to flying.
2. Physiology
a. Echolocation serves to examine surrounding and locate where food is.
b. Sinus tissues enhances dampening and conduction of sounds produced in the larynx (Fenton, 1985; Hill and Smith, 1984).
c. The quick flips over the wings so that they can grasp on the surface using their feet.
D. Energy Ecology
1. Feed on months
2. At times they consume small insects
3. Always feed on open pastures.
4. They feed around crown of trees where months are in plenty.
Habitat
1. Abiotic
a. Their major habitats are normally at caves.
b. Some reside in roosting areas
2. Biotic
a. Some common predators to the bats include cats, owls and racoons.
b. Snakes occasionally feast on them as well.
III. Conclusions
A. Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus resides in caves in the mountainous areas.
B. Geographically, they are found in Northern parts of America and Southern Mexico.
C. Their Major habitats include caves and roosting areas.
D. Comprises of special sensory that aids their location of foods. The system originates from their ears.
E. Their primary food are moths.
F. They play a fundamental role in regulating insects because they are ideal predators.
References
Bat.”, “. B. (2018). Virginia Big-eared Bat. Retrieved April 12, 2018, from https://www.encyclopedia.com/environment/science-magazines/virginia-big-eared-bat
Boynton, A., & Spivey, P. (2016). Virginia big eared bat. Retrieved April 12, 2018, from http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://216.27.39.103/Portals /0/Conserving/documents/Virginia_Big-eared_Bat.pdf
Burford, L., & Lacki, M. (1995, January 10). Habitat use by Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Retrieved April 12, 2018, from http://www.biomedsearch.com/article/Habitat-use-by-Corynorhinus- townsendii/17757372.html
Fellers, G. 2000. Predation on Corynorhinus townsendii by Rattus. The Southwestern Naturalist, 45: Unknown. Accessed April 12, 2018 at http://www.werc.usgs.gov/pt- reyes/pdfs/predation.pdf.
Sullivan, J. (n.d.). Corynorhinus townsendii (Townsend’s big-eared bat). Retrieved April 12, 2018, from http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Corynorhinus_townsendii/
Townsend’s big-eared bat Factsheet. (n.d.). Retrieved April 12, 2018, from https://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/bats/townsends.php
Virginia Big-Eared Bat. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://oepos.ca.uky.edu/content/virginia-big-eared-bat
