Abstract
UNLIKE gene mutations the expression of which may be subject to considerable modification, chromosomal changes will remain the same whether they occur as sporadic aberrations or become incorporated in the karyotype of a species. If the complements of two closely related species differ, spontaneous chromosomal mutations paralleling the karyotypic differences should be demonstrable in the same group of organisms.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Hughes-Schrader, Sally, Adv. Genetics, 2, 127 (1948).
Hughes-Schrader, Sally, and Ris, H., J. Exp. Zool., 87, 429 (1941).
Brown, S. W., Nucleus, 3, 135 (1960).
Chandra, H. S., et al. (unpublished work with Planococcus citri (Risso)).
Brown, S. W., J. Morph., 106, 159 (1960).
Beardsley, J. W., Proc. Hawaiian Ent. Soc., 16, 218 (1957).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
BROWN, S. Fracture and Fusion of Coccid Chromosomes. Nature 191, 1419–1420 (1961). https://doi.org/10.1038/1911419a0
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/1911419a0
- Springer Nature Limited
This article is cited by
-
Evolution of chromosome number in mealybugs (Pseudococcidae: Homoptera)
Genetica (1987)
-
The mode of meiosis in the Psyllina
Chromosoma (1963)