Síndrome de quiropterofilia em morcegos filostomídeos (chiroptera, phyllostomidae): uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Pollination is a vital process for plant reproduction, playing a fundamental role in maintaining biodiversity and with significant economic impacts. Genetic variability and cross-pollination of plants depend on efficient pollinators. Among the vertebrates that act in this process, phyllostomid bats stand out as essential pollinators. To ensure efficient pollination, many plants have developed specific adaptations, known as pollination syndromes, with chiropterophily being the syndrome adapted to pollination by bats. Chiropterophilous plants have morphological characteristics adjusted to interactions with these animals, which, in turn, have feeding habits based on floral resources, large size, ability to move over long distances and a specialized coat for transporting pollen, making them pollinators of great ecological and economic importance. This study presents a literature review focused on analyzing the relevance and impact of research on pollination carried out by bats. It explores how this research contributes to the conservation of biodiversity and to the support of ecosystems and economic activities. The review maps key areas of research, identifies emerging trends and gaps in knowledge about bat-plant interactions. It also discusses challenges faced by researchers, such as methodological limitations and difficulties in data collection, providing a detailed overview of opportunities and obstacles in the field of bat biology.