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Authors

  • Maria Emília Yamamoto Departamento de Psicologia - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
  • Arrilton Araújo Setor de Psicobiologia - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/%25x

Abstract

Callitrichids have usually been considered as monogamous, but recently, based on field data, some researchers have postulated the possibility of poliandry. This essay reviews some of the captive and field data that give support to both assumptions, such as exclusive reproduction of the dominant female, pair bonding in captivity, hostility to same sexed conspecifics, the important role offspring in the family (monogamy), as well as the composition of natural groups, infant care by subordinate unrelated males, and promiscuity of the dominant female (poliandry). Data from our laboratories suggest that Callitrichidae social system may be flexible, being influenced by males tolerance and kinship. The same kind of suggestion is made on the basis of results from comparative ecological studies. The conclusion is that the integration of captive and field data will allow a better comprehension of this matter.

Author Biographies

Maria Emília Yamamoto, Departamento de Psicologia - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Possui Graduação em Psicologia pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Mestrado e Doutorado em Psicobiologia pela Universidade Federal de São Paulo e Pós-Doutorado pela University of Reading, UK. É professora titular da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte.

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Arrilton Araújo, Setor de Psicobiologia - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte

Graduado em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte UFRN, Diplome dEtudes Approfondies em Biologia do Comportamento pela Universite de Paris XIII (Paris-Nord), Mestre em Psicobiologia pela UFRN e Doutor em Biologia dos Organismos pela Universite de Paris XIII (Paris-Nord). Professor Titular em Comportamento Animal da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte.

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Published

1991-01-01

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (1991)

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