Publications by authors named "Milene Moura Martins"
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- Leontopithecus caissara is a critically endangered primate from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, and a study was conducted using 34 individuals from Superagüi Island.
- Of the 19 microsatellite loci tested, 17 produced strong genetic markers, with 9 of those being polymorphic, resulting in a total of 23 alleles and diverse genetic variation.
- The study revealed the potential benefits and limitations of using these microsatellite loci for genetic analysis of L. caissara, and suggested their possible application for other related species.
Fruit is an important food resource for neotropical primates. In this study I compare the fruit diet of sympatric brown howlers (Alouatta guariba) and southern muriquis (Brachyteles arachnoides). Feeding behavior was studied over 12 months and fruit species consumed were identified and assigned to the categories fruit type, fruit color, and seed size.
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