Meiotic characterization and sex determination system of Neotropical primates: Bolivian squirrel monkey Saimiri boliviensis (primates: cebidae)

Authors :: Steinberg, Eliana R.
Nieves, Mariela
Mudry, Marta D.
Source :: American Journal of Primatology. Nov, 2007, Vol. 69 Issue 11, 1236-1241
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: A study to characterize the chromosomal sex determination system of Saimiri boliviensis is conducted. Results confirm the meiotic cycle in sexual system based on the sexual system in germ cells from testicular biopsies of four adult male S. boliviensis.

Subjects :: Squirrel monkeys -- Physiological aspects
Squirrel monkeys -- Genetic aspects
Sex determination, Genetic -- Research
Meiosis -- Research
Anthropology/archeology/folklore
Biological sciences
Health
Psychology and mental health

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