Chromosome markers for Mus macedonicus (Rodentia, Muridae) from Israel

The mitotic and meiotic chromosomes of Mus macedonicus from Israel are described. The autosomal complement of M. macedonicus (2n = NF = 40) does not differ from M. musculus and allied species. Useful cytogenetic markers for M. macedonicus include the small Y‐chromosome, the enlarged centromeric bloc...

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Published in:Hereditas 1996-08, Vol.124 (2), p.145-150
Main Authors: Ivanitskaya, E., Gorlov, I., Gorlova, O., Nevo, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Mus macedonicus
Mus musculus
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Summary:The mitotic and meiotic chromosomes of Mus macedonicus from Israel are described. The autosomal complement of M. macedonicus (2n = NF = 40) does not differ from M. musculus and allied species. Useful cytogenetic markers for M. macedonicus include the small Y‐chromosome, the enlarged centromeric block of heterochromatin (consisting of several sub‐blocks) in the X‐chromosomes, the relatively high number of chromosomes (6 pairs) bearing nucleolar organizing regions (NORs), and the centromere localization of NORs.
ISSN:0018-0661
1601-5223
DOI:10.1111/j.1601-5223.1996.00145.x