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What does the overlap of troop home ranges among howler monkeys suggest?
What does the overlap of troop home ranges among howler monkeys suggest?
- Increased genetic diversity within the population
- Enhanced reproductive success among different troops
- Cooperative exchange of resources among troops
- Competition for resources between neighboring troops (correct)
Why might the presence of little genetic polymorphism in howler monkeys be a concern?
Why might the presence of little genetic polymorphism in howler monkeys be a concern?
- Higher vulnerability to diseases and threats (correct)
- Enhanced ability to adapt to environmental changes
- Improved reproductive success within the population
- Increased resistance to diseases
What factor is believed to primarily limit population growth among howler monkeys?
What factor is believed to primarily limit population growth among howler monkeys?
- Diet quality during juveniles' development (correct)
- Availability of fresh leaves from tree species
- Genetic diversity within the population
- Limited gene flow between neighboring troops
What is considered a high-quality dietary item for howler monkeys as per the text?
What is considered a high-quality dietary item for howler monkeys as per the text?
How might low genetic diversity affect a population's ability to adapt to environmental changes?
How might low genetic diversity affect a population's ability to adapt to environmental changes?
Why is the number of infants being born not considered the primary factor limiting population growth among howler monkeys?
Why is the number of infants being born not considered the primary factor limiting population growth among howler monkeys?
What is the likely reason for the difference in vocal tract size and testes size between howler monkey species with harem social structures and those in multi-male groups?
What is the likely reason for the difference in vocal tract size and testes size between howler monkey species with harem social structures and those in multi-male groups?
What is the suggested impact of the founder effect on the current population of the island?
What is the suggested impact of the founder effect on the current population of the island?
How has the lack of human disturbance on the island likely contributed to the stability of the wildlife populations?
How has the lack of human disturbance on the island likely contributed to the stability of the wildlife populations?
What is the likely reason for the relatively large and well-distributed population of howler monkeys on the island?
What is the likely reason for the relatively large and well-distributed population of howler monkeys on the island?
Which of the following is a characteristic of howler monkeys that suggests their reliance on specific food sources?
Which of the following is a characteristic of howler monkeys that suggests their reliance on specific food sources?
What is the likely impact of the founder effect on the current population's genetic diversity, as suggested by the census data?
What is the likely impact of the founder effect on the current population's genetic diversity, as suggested by the census data?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of primates?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of primates?
Which habitat do primates typically inhabit?
Which habitat do primates typically inhabit?
What is the primary mode of locomotion for howler monkeys?
What is the primary mode of locomotion for howler monkeys?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the howler monkey's hands and feet?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the howler monkey's hands and feet?
What is the purpose of the slash and burn agriculture technique mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the slash and burn agriculture technique mentioned in the text?
What does the term average troop size refer to in the context of primates?
What does the term average troop size refer to in the context of primates?
What is the primary function of the fingerprint-like markings on howler monkeys' fingertips?
What is the primary function of the fingerprint-like markings on howler monkeys' fingertips?
Which of the following best describes the digestive system of howler monkeys?
Which of the following best describes the digestive system of howler monkeys?
What is the primary mode of communication used by howler monkeys?
What is the primary mode of communication used by howler monkeys?
What is the primary habitat of howler monkeys?
What is the primary habitat of howler monkeys?
Which of the following best describes the investigative behaviors of howler monkeys?
Which of the following best describes the investigative behaviors of howler monkeys?
How do howler monkeys primarily use the nests they construct in tropical forests?
How do howler monkeys primarily use the nests they construct in tropical forests?
What unique feature of howler monkeys' feet allows them to grip branches and manipulate objects?
What unique feature of howler monkeys' feet allows them to grip branches and manipulate objects?
What term describes how howler monkeys move through their arboreal habitat by swinging from branch to branch using their arms?
What term describes how howler monkeys move through their arboreal habitat by swinging from branch to branch using their arms?
What does 'allelomimetic' behavior refer to among animals within a group?
What does 'allelomimetic' behavior refer to among animals within a group?
In what context is the term 'allelomimetic' often used when studying animal behavior?
In what context is the term 'allelomimetic' often used when studying animal behavior?
During which phase of their reproductive cycle do female howler monkeys exhibit behaviors to attract males and initiate mating?
During which phase of their reproductive cycle do female howler monkeys exhibit behaviors to attract males and initiate mating?
