ISSN:
1615-6102
Keywords:
Allantois
;
2C DNA content
;
Egg
;
Elaphe
;
Somatic polyploidy
;
Reptilia
;
Yolk sac
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary Video-densitometric DNA measurements of Feulgenstained tissues of 42 day old eggs of the corn snake,Elaphe g. guttata (Columbridae, Serpentes), revealed a basic DNA content of 2C=2.17 pg, with somatic polyploidy in the allantois, the chorioallontois, the yolk sac, and other extraembryonic membranes. The maximum value determined was 128C (in binucleate cells 2×128C) at the distal pole of the egg. This is the first report of somatic polyploidy in a snake, and one of the first in reptiles in general.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01379370
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