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Silvia Carboni¹, Abigail E Asangba², Amanda D Melin^1,3,4

¹Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Microbiomes significantly impact primate reproduction, influencing everything from mate choice to pregnancy. This review highlights the crucial, often overlooked, role of microbes in reproductive success and outcomes.

Keywords:

cryptic choice genital microbiome mate choice microbial ecology reproductive strategies scent gland microbiome sexual competition sexual selection

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Area of Science:

Reproductive biology
Microbiome research
Evolutionary science

Background:

Microbes are increasingly recognized for their profound influence on host biology.
The role of the microbiome in primate reproduction is complex and multifaceted.
Previous research has underestimated the impact of microbial communities on reproductive processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the influence of microbiomes on primate reproductive processes, from pre-copulatory to post-copulatory stages.
To examine the interplay between sexual selection, behavior, and reproductive microbiomes.
To bridge human and nonhuman primate studies and identify future research directions.

Main Methods:

Literature review synthesizing current research on primate reproductive microbiomes.
Analysis of microbiome roles within sexual selection and competition frameworks.
Comparative approach examining human and nonhuman primate reproductive microbiome data.

Main Results:

Microbiomes influence mate choice, sexual competition, and copulatory behavior.
Microbial communities impact post-copulatory mechanisms like cryptic choice and sperm competition.
Microbes play a significant role in pregnancy outcomes, with evolutionary implications.

Conclusions:

Microbiomes are integral to all stages of primate reproduction.
Further research is needed to fully elucidate microbial contributions to reproductive success.
An evolutionary perspective is crucial for understanding human reproductive health.