Twinning in the karyotype I night monkey (Aotus nancymai)

J Med Primatol. 1991 Sep;20(7):370-2.

Abstract

A case of successful survival of twins in a Karyotype I (2n = 54) night monkey (Aotus nancymai) is described. Monthly weights of the pregnant female, and of the twins, are compared to those of pregnant females and their single birth offspring of the same sex and karyotype.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Aotus trivirgatus / genetics*
  • Behavior, Animal
  • Female
  • Karyotyping
  • Locomotion
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome / veterinary*
  • Pregnancy, Animal*
  • Twins
  • Weight Gain