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#914 Eduardo Fernandez-Duque: Mating Systems, Biparental Care, and Cooperative Breeding in Primates

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Understanding Social Systems and Mating Systems in Primates

Distinguishing between social systems and mating systems in primates is crucial. Social systems involve interactions among different sexes and ages without explicit reference to mating, while mating systems focus on who mates with whom. In primates, there are various mating systems such as multi male multi female mating systems where multiple adult males and females mate with each other, with some males having more mating opportunities than others.

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