The B Chromosomes of <i>Prochilodus lineatus</i> (Teleostei, Characiformes) Are Highly Enriched in Satellite DNAs
B or supernumerary chromosomes are dispensable elements that are widely present in numerous eukaryotes. Due to their non-recombining nature, there is an evident tendency for repetitive DNA accumulation in these elements. Thus, satellite DNA plays an important role in the evolution and diversificatio...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/6/1527 |