DETERMINATION OF MAJOR MINERALS IN BAT (Chiropterans disambiguation)

This study was carried out to verify the major minerals present in bat obtained at Akure, Southwest of Nigeria. The major mineral content in the various parts of bat (Head, Spleen, Heart, Diaphragm, Lungs, Intestine, Skin, Hair, Liver, Bone, Muscle , Ear and Nail) were determined using flame photometer (Na and K) and atomic absorption spectrophotometer (Mg and Ca). Results shows that all bats accumulate good quantity of these minerals. (Na: 320 – 520 mgkg^-1, Ca: 200 - 925 mgkg^-1, K: 70 - 275 mgkg^-1 and Mg: 250 - 655 mgkg^-1). The major minerals in bats should be harnessed by Nigerians.