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Parasites of wild howlers (Alouatta spp.)

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Stuart, M; Pendergast, V; Rumfelt, S; Pierberg, S; Greenspan, L; Glander, K; Clarke, M
Published in: International Journal of Primatology
January 1, 1998

A literature review of howler parasites provides the basis for an overview of the ecological significance of parasite surveys in primates. Within this framework, we have added insights into the interactions between primate hosts and their parasites from a long-term study in Costa Rica. We collected fecal samples from mantled howlers (Alouatta palliata) over a 9-year period (19861994 inclusive) and analyzed them for parasite eggs, larvae, cysts, and oocysts. We found many misperceptions inherent in the typical methodology of primate parasite surveys and in the reporting of the findings. Our work in Costa Rica suggests that a snapshot effect occurs with most surveys. A static view does not reflect the dynamic and changing ecological interaction between host and parasite. We describe some problems with parasite data analyses that emphasize the need for long-term longitudinal surveys in wild primate groups.

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International Journal of Primatology

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0164-0291

Publication Date

January 1, 1998

Volume

19

Issue

3

Start / End Page

493 / 512

Related Subject Headings

  • Behavioral Science & Comparative Psychology
  • 3109 Zoology
  • 0608 Zoology
 

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Stuart, M., Pendergast, V., Rumfelt, S., Pierberg, S., Greenspan, L., Glander, K., & Clarke, M. (1998). Parasites of wild howlers (Alouatta spp.). International Journal of Primatology, 19(3), 493–512. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020312506375
Stuart, M., V. Pendergast, S. Rumfelt, S. Pierberg, L. Greenspan, K. Glander, and M. Clarke. “Parasites of wild howlers (Alouatta spp.).” International Journal of Primatology 19, no. 3 (January 1, 1998): 493–512. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020312506375.
Stuart M, Pendergast V, Rumfelt S, Pierberg S, Greenspan L, Glander K, et al. Parasites of wild howlers (Alouatta spp.). International Journal of Primatology. 1998 Jan 1;19(3):493–512.
Stuart, M., et al. “Parasites of wild howlers (Alouatta spp.).” International Journal of Primatology, vol. 19, no. 3, Jan. 1998, pp. 493–512. Scopus, doi:10.1023/A:1020312506375.
Stuart M, Pendergast V, Rumfelt S, Pierberg S, Greenspan L, Glander K, Clarke M. Parasites of wild howlers (Alouatta spp.). International Journal of Primatology. 1998 Jan 1;19(3):493–512.
Journal cover image

Published In

International Journal of Primatology

DOI

ISSN

0164-0291

Publication Date

January 1, 1998

Volume

19

Issue

3

Start / End Page

493 / 512

Related Subject Headings

  • Behavioral Science & Comparative Psychology
  • 3109 Zoology
  • 0608 Zoology