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VII.—On the Neonatus of Callimico gœldii (Thomas)*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 June 2012

W. C. Osman Hill
W. C. Osman Hill
Affiliation:
Yerkes Regional Primate Research Center, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
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Synopsis

An account is provided of the external and skeletal features of a four-days old Callimico gœldii, one of twins born in captivity. Bodily proportions are compared with those of other newborn marmosets and tamarins. Diffeiences in pelage from the adult are outlined. Data are provided on the regional external anatomy. The state of skeletal ossification and dental development are discussed. The taxonomic position of Callimico within the Hapalidæ is confirmed.

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Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Section B: Biological Sciences , Volume 69 , Issue 3-4 , 1966 , pp. 321 - 333
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Copyright © Royal Society of Edinburgh 1966

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The author wishes to acknowledge assistance from N.I.H. Grant FR00164 in carrying out this work.

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