Abstract
An outline is given for a field kit aiming to substantially increase the in situ knowledge gleaned from feeding studies of primates. Measurements are made of colouration (spectrum of non-specular reflection) and many mechanical, chemical and spatial properties of primate foods.
Copyright 2001 S. Karger AG, Basel
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Color Perception / physiology
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Diet / veterinary*
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Ecology
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Feeding Behavior / physiology*
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Food Analysis / instrumentation*
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Food Analysis / methods*
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Food Preferences*
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Primates / physiology*
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Reagent Kits, Diagnostic / veterinary
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Spectrophotometry / instrumentation
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Spectrophotometry / veterinary