
An unusual ZZ/ZW sex chromosome system in Characidium fishes (Crenuchidae, Characiformes) with the presence of rDNA sites
2009; Wiley; Volume: 75; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1095-8649.2009.02342.x
ISSN1095-8649
AutoresRafael Bueno Noleto, A. P. Amorim, Marcelo Ricardo Vicari, Roberto Ferreira Artoni, Marta Margarete Cestari,
Tópico(s)Animal Genetics and Reproduction
ResumoCharacidium fishes with a sex chromosome system form a monophyletic group. This work presents data of Characidium lanei from the South Atlantic basin (Brazil), including an unknown type of ZW sex chromosome system for the groups including the presence of rDNA sites on sex chromosomes.
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