Locomotor Ontogeny Of The Cayo Santiago Macaques

Author : Richard G. Rawlins
Publisher : Richard Rawlins, Ph.D HCLD
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1982-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Locomotor Ontogeny of the Cayo Santiago Macaques by Richard G. Rawlins Pdf

This is a study of the functional morphology and behavioral dynamics underlying locomotor ontogeny in a free-ranging group of rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) at Cayo Santiago, Puerto Rico. It tests the hypothesis that developmental modifications of morphology in the shoulder gird le and forelimb of Macaca mulatta are associated with changes in the frequencies of locomotor and postural behavior, and it demonstrates systematic study of the morphological and behavioral development of primates can be used to assess the validity of predicting habitual locomotor pat terns from anatomical evidence.Eight osteometric features of the scapula, clavicle and humerus, which reflect myological ada ptations to locomotor function, are statistically combined through discriminant function analysis and indicate differential modification of shoulder gird le locomotor morphology occurs in the Cayo Santiago population with age and by sex. Hypothetical shifts in positional behavior, derived from analysis of the skeletal data, are checked against actual behavioral frequencies observed in a free-ranging troop of macaques over a period of 13 months. The effects of seasonal changes in rainfall and flora, the annual reproductive cycle and an animal's sex, dominance rank, and genealogical affiliation are also considered as additional factors that can pattern frequencies of positional behavior.

Author : Richard G. Rawlins,Matt J. Kessler
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1986-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0887061354

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The Cayo Santiago Macaques by Richard G. Rawlins,Matt J. Kessler Pdf

This volume presents a broad spectrum of research on the Cayo Santiago macaques, a unique free-ranging colony of rhesus macaques in Puerto Rico. It includes thirteen scientific studies on the behavior and biology of the Cayo Santiago macaques, as well as a detailed history of the colony and a complete bibliography of over 260 scientific publications based on work at Cayo Santiago from 1938 through 1984. The chapters represent examples of both short- and long-term research conducted on the island over the past several years. Some are reviews, providing a synopsis of complex longitudinal studies of behavior, vocal communication, functional morphology, genetics, and population dynamics. Others document the results of opportunistic studies of behavior or biological surveys. The chapters cover a broad range of topics, but all share a common dependence on the detailed life history and genealogical data which make the Cayo Santiago macaque colony an important international research resource.

Author : Qian Wang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 1461410460

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Bones, Genetics, and Behavior of Rhesus Macaques by Qian Wang Pdf

Foreword by Phillip V. Tobias The introduction of rhesus macaques to Cayo Santiago, Puerto Rico in 1938, and the subsequent development of the CPRC for biomedical research, continues its long history of stimulating studies in physical anthropology. The CPRC monkey colonies, and the precise demographic data on the derived skeletal collection in the Center’s Laboratory of Primate Morphology and Genetics (LPMG), provide rare opportunities for morphological, developmental, functional, genetic, and behavioral studies across the life span of rhesus macaques as a species, and as a primate model for humans. The book grows out of a symposium Wang is organizing for the 78th annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists to be held in April 2009. This symposium will highlight recent and ongoing research in, or related to, physical anthropology, and reveal the numerous research opportunities that still exist at this unusual rhesus facility. Following an initial historical review of CPRC and its research activities, this book will emphasize recent and current researches on growth, function, genetics, pathology, aging, and behavior, and the impact of these researches on our understanding of rhesus and human morphology, development, genetics, and behavior. Fourteen researchers will present recent and current studies on morphology, genetics, and behavior, with relevance to primate and human growth, health, and evolution. The book will include not only papers presented in the symposium, but also papers from individuals who could not present their work at the meeting due to limitations in the maximum number (14) of permitted speakers.

Author : Richard G. Rawlins,Matt J. Kessler
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1986-09-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781438416946

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The Cayo Santiago Macaques by Richard G. Rawlins,Matt J. Kessler Pdf

This volume presents a broad spectrum of research on the Cayo Santiago macaques, a unique free-ranging colony of rhesus macaques in Puerto Rico. It includes thirteen scientific studies on the behavior and biology of the Cayo Santiago macaques, as well as a detailed history of the colony and a complete bibliography of over 260 scientific publications based on work at Cayo Santiago from 1938 through 1984. The chapters represent examples of both short- and long-term research conducted on the island over the past several years. Some are reviews, providing a synopsis of complex longitudinal studies of behavior, vocal communication, functional morphology, genetics, and population dynamics. Others document the results of opportunistic studies of behavior or biological surveys. The chapters cover a broad range of topics, but all share a common dependence on the detailed life history and genealogical data which make the Cayo Santiago macaque colony an important international research resource.

Author : Richard G. Rawlins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Rhesus monkey
ISBN : OCLC:681947115

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Cayo Santiago Macaques by Richard G. Rawlins Pdf

This book is a collection of photographs of rhesus monkeys living on the island of Cayo Santiago in Puerto Rico since 1938. The photos span my 25 years of work with the Cayo Santiago monkeys. The book is dedicated to the monkeys, to the staff of the Caribbean Primate Research Center who care for them, and the people of Puerto Rico who have so kindly looked after the many investigators who have worked there over the years. I hope you enjoy the photos of these wonderful animals. -- Author's description from blurb.com.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Meeting to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Cayo Santiago Rhesus Monkey Colony
ISBN : WISC:89122319072

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Proceedings of the Meeting to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Cayo Santiago Rhesus Monkey Colony by Anonim Pdf

Author : Holger Preuschoft,David J. Chivers
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783709169148

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Hands of Primates by Holger Preuschoft,David J. Chivers Pdf

The hand commonly is considered to have exerted great influence on the evolution of typically human characteristics, like upright posture, stereoscopic vision, «manipulative» handling of parts of the environment. The German term «Begreifen», which is commonly used for the understanding of complex relationships in a generalised, abstract sense, always implies the original meaning of seizing objects with the aid of the hands. The hands are also of greatest importance for the survival of the other, non-human primates. Hands are absolutely essential for locomotion in an arboreal habitat, and the intake of food is dependant on the use of the hands as well: primates very rarely take in food directly with their mouths, in the wast majority of cases they seize food items with their hands. Even drinking is often performed by dipping the hand into the water and licking the drops from hand and forearm. An organ of such importance will very probably be «adapted» to its «function». This statement is made so often, that any further considerations seem superfluous. Nobody doubts, that the hands of primates are highly adaptive organs, the general form and internal structure of which are closely related to the necessities of life. However, if one tries to go beyond this general statement, he finds himself confront ed with several problems: First of all, a point which W. GUTMANN has emphasized repeatedly: according to the results obtained by genetics, the first thing to appear is the mutated character.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Public health
ISBN : UOM:39015048675535

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DHHS Publication No. (NIH). by Anonim Pdf

Author : Research Resources Information Center
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Animal experimentation
ISBN : UCR:31210024950600

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Animal Resources by Research Resources Information Center Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Anthropology
ISBN : UOM:39015017495147

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American Journal of Physical Anthropology by Anonim Pdf

Volumes for 1930- include the Proceedings of the annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists (sometimes issued as separately paged supplements); later issued separately as: Program of the ... Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, 1991- (alternates supplement numbering with: Yearbook of physical anthropology).

Author : American Association of Physical Anthropologists. Meeting
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Physical anthropology
ISBN : UOM:39015029207027

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Program of the ... Annual Meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists by American Association of Physical Anthropologists. Meeting Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Electronic journals
ISBN : UCAL:B5030654

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Zoo Biology by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995-08-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780080537641

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Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research by Anonim Pdf

Nonhuman Primates in Biomedical Research: Biology and Management represents the most comprehensive publication of its type on nonhuman primates. It also provides basic information on the biology and management of primates for anyone responsible for the care and use of these animals. A related book on primate diseases will be published in 1996. Stresses the following major topics: Biology and medical management Reproductive physiology and breeding Nutrition Biohazards

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Animal experimentation
ISBN : UOM:39015072143343

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Animal Resources by Anonim Pdf

Primate research centers, animal diagnostic laboratories, information projects, animal reference centers, and special animal colonies described for the benefit of scientists seeking animal sources for health research. Arrangement accordingto categories above. Entry gives title of resource and principal investigator, resources provided, contact person, and research emphasis or application. Geographical index.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Anthropology
ISBN : 00013455

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Abstracts in Anthropology by Anonim Pdf

Quarterly. References to journal articles, miscellaneous papers, and books, arranged under sections on archaeology, ethnology, linguistics, and physical anthropology. Cross references. Cross index.