Amphibian and Avian Karyotype Evolution: Insights from Lampbrush Chromosome Studies

Amphibian and bird karyotypes typically have a complex organization, which makes them difficult for standard cytogenetic analysis. That is, amphibian chromosomes are generally large, enriched with repetitive elements, and characterized by the absence of informative banding patterns. The majority of...

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Main Authors: Anna Zlotina, Dmitry Dedukh, Alla Krasikova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/8/11/311