Karyotypes of Malayan rats (Rodentia-Muridae, genus Rattus Fischer)
The karyotypes of 18 species of Malayan rats, genus Rattus Fischer, are reported. Present studies reveal that the karyotype of rats is not species-specific. The variability in diploid number (2n) within the genus Rattus is reaffirmed. A range of 36 to 52 is reported, with 2n=42 having the highest fr...
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Springer Verlag (Germany)
1969
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