On the highest chromosome number in mammals (original) (raw)
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1988
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Cytogenetics and Cell Genetics
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aDepartment of Human Genetics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg (Federal Republic of Germany), and
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bInstituto de Zoología Agrícola, Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Maracay (Venezuela)
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aDepartment of Human Genetics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg (Federal Republic of Germany), and
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aDepartment of Human Genetics, University of Würzburg, Würzburg (Federal Republic of Germany), and
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bInstituto de Zoología Agrícola, Facultad de Agronomía, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Maracay (Venezuela)
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Cytogenetics and Cell Genetics (1988) 49 (4): 305–308.
Abstract
The mitotic and meiotic chromosomes of the semi-aquatic rodent Ichthyomys pittieri (Rodentia, Cricetinae) from Venezuela were analyzed by means of conventional staining and several banding techniques. The diploid chromosome number of this rare species is 2n = 92, which is the highest value known for mammals. It is assumed that this exceptionally high chromosome number is the result of repeated centric fissions. The karyotype of /. pittieri was compared with that of Anotomys leander, for which a diploid number of 2n = 92 has also been reported. The karyological relationships existing within the Neotropical Cricetidae are summarized.
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