Mirror Display in the Squirrel Monkey, Saimiri sciureus
@article{Maclean1964MirrorDI,
title={Mirror Display in the Squirrel Monkey, Saimiri sciureus},
author={Paul D. Maclean},
journal={Science},
year={1964},
volume={146},
pages={950 - 952}
}Male squirrel monkeys may display the erect phallus under various conditions of courtship, aggression, and salutation. One variety will display consistently to its reflection in a mirror. Such display has a typical pattern and can sometimes be triggered by reflection of but one eye. A mirror display test has beenz designed for experimentation on the brain.
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