Semi-quantitative tests of cyanide in foods and excreta of three Hapalemur species in Madagascar
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Date Issued
2010Subject Terms
LEMURSDIETS IN WILD
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
MADAGASCAR
NATURE RESERVES
BAMBOO
TOXIC PLANTS
EXCRETION
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American Journal of PrimatologyVolume
72Start page
56End page
61
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Three sympatric Hapalemur species (H. g. griseus, H. aureus, and H. (Prolemur) simus) in Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar are known to eat bamboo food parts that contain cyanide…. In this study, we tested for the presence/absence of cyanide in bamboo lemur foods and excreta to (1) document patterns of cyanide consumption among species with respect to diet, (2) identify routes of elimination of cyanide from the gastrointestinal tract, and (3) determine whether cyanide is absorbed from the diet….Type
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© 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1002/ajp.20751
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