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Transferability of microsatellites for studies on the social behavior of the tufted capuchin monkey (genus Sapajus)

M. Tokuda, Martins, M. M., and Izar, P., Transferability of microsatellites for studies on the social behavior of the tufted capuchin monkey (genus Sapajus), vol. 13, pp. 9910-9914, 2014.

Because of relevant results that indicated that molecular techniques can provide increased knowledge of animal social systems, they usually complement observational field studies. Despite the great utility of microsatellites, they are not available for all species. Gathering genetic information using microsatellites that were originally designed for other species is a time-saving procedure. The aim of this study was to test the transferability of microsatellites and their usefulness in studies of social behavior of black capuchin monkeys (Sapajus nigritus).

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