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Aug 12, 2010 · Owl monkeys, belonging to the genus Aotus, have been extensively used as animal models in biomedical research but few reports have focused on the taxonomy and phylogeography of this genus. Moreover, the morphological similarity of several Aotus species has led to frequent misidentifications, mainly at the boundaries of their distribution.
- Albert N Menezes, Cibele R Bonvicino, Hector N Seuánez
- 2010
First described in 1823 by German naturalist Johann Baptist von Spix, Spix’s night monkey (Aotus vociferans)—also known as the Colombian gray night monkey, noisy night monkey, or Spix’s owl monkey—is found north of the Amazon River in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its range is limited by geographical barriers: the…
Feb 22, 2017 · While the possibility of human-pig chimera wandering the planet is far from reality, just like the Greeks, our fear of hybrids fosters the sense that such creatures would be monstrous.
A primary distinction between red-necked and gray-necked night monkeys is spatial distribution. Gray-necked night monkeys (Aotus lemurinus group) are found north of the Amazon River, while the red-necked group (Aotus azare group) are localized south of the Amazon River. [11]
Sep 1, 2014 · Genome comparisons reveal the DNA that distinguishes Homo sapiens from its kin. By Kate Wong. September 2014 Issue. Evolution. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! In 1871 Charles Darwin...
Dec 20, 2023 · Overall, while pigs and humans share genetic similarity, the differences in genetic expression between the two species contribute to their distinct traits and characteristics. Understanding these differences is crucial for research in fields such as medicine, agriculture, and animal breeding.
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Aotus, the owl monkeys, night monkeys, or douracoulis ( Figs. 3.5, 5.18 ), are the only nocturnal higher primates, and their position in platyrrhine phylogeny has long been a subject of considerable debate.
