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Chromosomes of two species of woodpeckers (Aves: Piciformes)

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The karyotypes ofDendrocopos major andD. medius show a gradual transition from macro- to microchromosomes and a high diploid chromosome number. The Z-chromosome is the largest element.

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  1. Schweizerische Vogelwarte, CH-6204, Sempach, Switzerland

    L. Jenni & Hj. Müller

  2. Labor Humangenetik, Departement Forschung der Universitätskliniken, Kantonsspital, CH-4031, Basel, Switzerland

    L. Jenni & Hj. Müller

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Jenni, L., Müller, H. Chromosomes of two species of woodpeckers (Aves: Piciformes). Experientia 39, 201–202 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01958899

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