Reproduction and social rank in female stumptail macaques (Macaca arctoides)

Reproductive physiology was studied in female stumptail macaques. Plasma progesterone determination in blood samples taken at weekly intervals allowed estimation of ovulation and conception dates. Age at first ovulation, age at first birth, interbirth intervals, and infant production rates were not...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of primatology 1985-02, Vol.6 (1), p.77-99
Hauptverfasser:	NIEUWENHUIJSEN, K, LAMMERS, A. J. J. C, DE NEEF, K. J, KOOS SLOB, A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Macaca arctoides Mammalian reproduction. General aspects Vertebrates: reproduction
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Zusammenfassung:	Reproductive physiology was studied in female stumptail macaques. Plasma progesterone determination in blood samples taken at weekly intervals allowed estimation of ovulation and conception dates. Age at first ovulation, age at first birth, interbirth intervals, and infant production rates were not correlated with dominance rank.
ISSN:	0164-0291 1573-8604
DOI:	10.1007/bf02693697