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What kinds of primates are used for research purposes?

April 26, 2017primates purposes Research Used

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What kinds of primates are used for research purposes?

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In laboratories, the most common species studied are Old World monkeys like rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta), and cynomolgus (also known as crab-eating or long-tailed) monkeys (Macaca fascicularis). Of course, in field and zoo settings, a variety of different species are studied.