B chromosome dynamics in Prochilodus costatus (Teleostei, Characiformes) and comparisons with supernumerary chromosome system in other Prochilodus species
Within the genus Prochilodus Agassiz, 1829, five species are known to carry B chromosomes, i.e. chromosomes beyond the usual diploid number that have been traditionally considered as accessory for the genome. Chromosome microdissection and mapping of repetitive DNA sequences are effective tools to a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2017-06-01
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| Series: | Comparative Cytogenetics |
| Online Access: | http://compcytogen.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=12784 |