First Cytogenetic Analysis of <i>Hemidactylus mercatorius</i> Gray, 1842 Provides Insights on Interspecific Chromosomal Diversification in the Genus <i>Hemidactylus</i> (Squamata: Gekkonidae)

First Cytogenetic Analysis of <i>Hemidactylus mercatorius</i> Gray, 1842 Provides Insights on Interspecific Chromosomal Diversification in the Genus <i>Hemidactylus</i> (Squamata: Gekkonidae)

This contribution provides the first karyotype description of <i>Hemidactylus mercatorius</i> and discusses the interspecific chromosome diversification in the genus. Chromosomal analysis was performed on samples from different Malagasy populations using standard karyotyping, Ag-NOR stai...

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Main Author:	Marcello Mezzasalma
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:	Life
Subjects:	chromosomes evolution gecko karyotype NORs C-banding
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/2/181

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