chapter 8 Flashcards
what is captive study?
Primate behavior study conducted in a zoo, laboratory, or other en- closed setting.
what is a semi-free-ranging environment?
Primate behavior study conducted in a large area that is enclosed or isolated in some way so the popu- lation is captive.
what is a field study?
Primate behavior study conducted in the habitat in which the primate naturally occurs.
what is a social system?
The grouping pattern in which a primate species lives, including its size and composition evolved in response to natural and sexual selection pressures.
what is female philopatry?
Primate social system in which females remain and breed in the group of their birth, whereas males emigrate.
what is male philopatry?
Primate social system in which males remain and breed in the group of their birth, whereas females emigrate.
what is dominance hierarchy?
Ranking of individual primates in a group that reflects their ability to displace, intimidate, or defeat group mates in contests.
what is sexual receptivity?
Willingness and ability of a female to mate; also defined as fertilit
what is polygyny?
Mating system consisting of at least one male and more than one female.
what is monogamy?
A mating bond; primates can be socially monogamous but still mate occasionally outside the pair bond.
what is infanticide?
The killing of infants, either by members of the infant’s group or by a member of a rival group.
what is fission–fusion polygyny?
Type of primate polygyny in which animals travel in foraging parties of varying sizes instead of a cohe- sive group.
what is polyandry?
Mating system in which one female mates with multiple males.
