The pair-bond formation and its role in the stimulation of reproductive function in female common marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

International Journal of Primatology

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 387-400

  Silva, Hélderes Peregrino A ^a   Sousa, M B C ^a  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE DO NORTE   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Callithrix jacchus; Pair bond; Reproductive success; Social interactions

Indexed keywords

CALLITHRIX JACCHUS; MARMOSETS;

EID: 0030921912     PISSN: 01640291     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1026386417039     Document Type: Article

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