ANT 322 Primate Biology and Behavior

Community Ecology

· Why does the text’s author say it is necessary to appreciate how different species of primates manage to live side by side and with other organisms in their ecological communities?

· How are humans unique among primates?

· Define:  sympatric

· Define:  ecological niches

· In what ways do parasites affect primates?

· Define:  endoparasites

· How does human encroachment on primate habitats affect the parasite-host relationship?

· Define:  niche divergence

· Define:  polyspecific association

· Define:  c onspecifics

· Define:  biomass

· Define:  assemblages

· What are two categories of benefits that seem to explain the occurrence of polyspecific associations?

· What is the difference between chimpanzees and capuchins with regard to their predatory behavior?

· Which primate species is most affected by chimpanzee hunting?

· What two other animals have dramatically affected primate species by preying on them?

· Define:  coevolution

· What is the relationship between primates and plants?

· Define:  empty forest syndrome

· There will be no questions on pollination or seed dispersal for the next test.

· Define:  species richness

· Define:  hotspots

· Why is it important to (or what is the purpose for) identifying hotspots?