The Evolution of Monogamy in Primates: A Phylogenetic Approach

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Main Author:	Muhlberger, Alana Hope
Language:	English
Published:	Kent State University / OhioLINK 2011
Subjects:	Behavioral Sciences Biology Physical Anthropology monogamy phylogenetic reconstruction primates
Online Access:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1302210482

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spelling	ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-kent13022104822021-08-03T05:37:26Z The Evolution of Monogamy in Primates: A Phylogenetic Approach Muhlberger, Alana Hope Behavioral Sciences Biology Physical Anthropology monogamy phylogenetic reconstruction primates This thesis explores the mosaic evolution of social monogamy in primates. Researchers often assume that socially monogamous primates share a set of common behavioral and morphological traits, which include explicit territoriality, a nuclear family unit, pair-bonding, paternal care of infants, and sexual monomorphism in body size. Yet, considerable variation can be found in socially monogamous members of the Order Primates. Here, I deconstruct the concept of social monogamy in primates by quantifying its component traits and tracing them through the Order using phylogenetic reconstruction. I compiled a database of characters associated with monogamy in the superfamilies Lemuroidea, Tarsioidea, and Ceboidea, which includes data on social organization, pair-bonding, duetting, paternal care of infants, territorial exclusivity, mechanisms of territorial defense, and sexual dimorphism in body mass. Using methods derived from phylogenetic reconstruction, I demonstrate that ancestral traits of socially monogamous primates include pair-living (group size limited to a nuclear family unit) and territorial exclusivity, while pair-bonding and paternal care of infants are derived. I further apply data from the reconstructions to provide input on a number of hypotheses and statements from the literature as well as several original questions. 2011-04-08 English text Kent State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1302210482 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1302210482 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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The Evolution of Monogamy in Primates: A Phylogenetic Approach

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