Genomic Characterization of a B Chromosome in Lake Malawi Cichlid Fishes

B chromosomes (Bs) were discovered a century ago, and since then, most studies have focused on describing their distribution and abundance using traditional cytogenetics. Only recently have attempts been made to understand their structure and evolution at the level of DNA sequence. Many questions re...

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Main Authors: Frances E. Clark, Matthew A. Conte, Thomas D. Kocher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/9/12/610