Cercopithecus monkeys are a species-rich radiation where interspecific mating
leads to novel phenotypes due to pelage color and pattern diversity within the genus. The
goals of this thesis were to (1) test a new method for studying color objectively in wild
arboreal primates, and (2) apply a phenotypic hybrid index (PHI) to known individuals of
a hybrid zone between C. ascanius and C. mitis in Gombe National Park, Tanzania
through the use of digital photography. I scored seven pelage character states as 0 (C.
mitis), 0.25 (mitis-like), 0.50 (intermediate), 0.75 (ascanius-like), or 1 (C. ascanius).
Photos indicate most phenotypic hybrids express a white nose spot, but all other regions
of pelage color and pattern are variable, and an assortment of hybrid phenotypes are seen
at Gombe. Results indicate it is currently not possible to extend parameters for assessing
color objectively with RGB values, but numerical non-RGB methods show promise. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2016. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fau.edu/oai:fau.digital.flvc.org:fau_33495 |
| Contributors | Tapanes, Elizabeth (author), Detwiler, Kate M. (Thesis advisor), Florida Atlantic University (Degree grantor), Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Anthropology |
| Publisher | Florida Atlantic University |
| Source Sets | Florida Atlantic University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation, Text |
| Format | 73 p., application/pdf |
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