Abstract

Electron microscopy of the absorption surface of the jejunal epithelium of the howler monkey Alouatta caraya showed the presence of core ftlaments implanted at the level of the terminal web in the microvilli. These microvilli are 5 to 7 μm long and up to 5 μm thick, their extraordinary development !s attributed to a conditioned adaptation of the species to its feeding habits and nature of absorption.

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