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This chapter presents a hypothesis for the maintenance of the current geographical distribution of the lhoesti group. I have synthesized recent studies of the behavioral ecology of members of the lhoesti group with biogeographical information and forest history data. The geography of the Congo Basin and the history of glaciation in the region created the disjunct distribution in this group. The lhoesti group retreated along with their forests to montane regions during cool, arid phases. I hypothesize that their behavioral and ecological distinctions have maintained the disjunct distribution pattern. Specifically, their adaptation to a terrestrial lifestyle and reliance on terrestrial herbs found in forests serves as a limiting factor in their distribution. Additional data are needed to develop this hypothesis, and an understanding of the biogeography and ecology of the lhoesti group will help us to predict the impacts of environmental change and to plan for the conservation needs of this group.
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Kaplin, B.A. (2004). Terrestriality and the Maintenance of the Disjunct Geographical Distribution in the lhoesti Group. In: Glenn, M.E., Cords, M. (eds) The Guenons: Diversity and Adaptation in African Monkeys. Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48417-X_5
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