ISSN:
1432-2242
Keywords:
Cervidae
;
Karyotype
;
Robertsonian translocation
;
Inheritance
;
Hybridization
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary The karyotypes of 46 animals from a population ofCervus elaphus, Cervus nippon, and hybridsCervus elaphus xCervus nippon were studied using G- and C-banding techniques. It was found that four chromosome pairs known from the karyotype ofCervus elaphus are involved in two systems of Robertsonian translocations. Pedigree analysis supports the hypothesis of a simple Mendelian inheritance of each translocation system. With respect to these translocation systems, the population shows no significant deviation from the corresponding Hardy-Weinberg-structure. Thus, hybridization events can be accepted as a major factor in karyotype evolution of deer.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00588595
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