ISSN:
1573-6857
Keywords:
shrew
;
cytogenetics
;
translocations
;
monobrachial homology
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Chromosomal polymorphism was assessed in the southern short-tailed shrew (Blarina carolinensis) using standard metaphase chromosome and G-banding techniques. Twenty-one animals (11 males, 10 females) from the Meeman Biological Station in Shelby Co., Tennessee, were examined for diploid number. Results showed diploid numbers of 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 and 41 and fundamental numbers of 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45. No diploid numbers or fundamental numbers were unique to a specific collecting locality. The first G-banded karyotypes are reported for the species. These results indicate that Robertsonian polymorphisms, inversions, and possibly other events are responsible for chromosomal variation in B. carolinensis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00121367
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