ISSN:
0032-8332
Keywords:
Genetic distances
;
Amazon region
;
Cacajao
;
Chiropotes
;
Pithecia
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract One hundred and forty-three sakis (Pithecia), 107 bearded sakis (Chiropotes), and 7 red uakaris (Cacajao) were studied in relation to 18 genetic loci expressed on blood through electrophoretic techniques. Eight of the 18 loci showed intrapopulational variation. The low level of genetic diversity found inPithecia could be a consequence of a decrease in populational size due to intense habitat destruction. The genetic distances between the species investigated were:Pithecia ×Chiropotes: 0.49;Pithecia ×Cacajao: 0.57;Cacajao ×Chiropotes: 0.18–0.20. These results suggest, in accordance with other data, thatChiropotes andCacajao constitute a sister group within the pithecines.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02381920
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