Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

The chromosomes ofBufo rubropunctatus andBufo chilensis (Anura, Bufonidae) and other species of thespinolosus group

  • Published:
Experientia Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Summary

The chromosomes ofBufo rubropunctatus andB. chilensis (on basis of adults) are described for the first time. These chromosomic sets are compared with the karyotypes ofB. spinolosus andB. variegatus and other species ofspinolosus group. The importance of the secondary constrictions applied to the phylogeny ofBufo are discussed.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. J. M. Cei, in: Evolution in the GenusBufo, p. 83. Ed. W. F. Blair. University of Texas Press, Austin and London 1972.

    Google Scholar 

  2. J. M. Gallardo, Physis23, 93 (1962).

    Google Scholar 

  3. R. F. Martin, in: Evolution in the GenusBufo, p. 60. Ed. W. F. Blair, University of Texas Press, Austin and London 1972.

    Google Scholar 

  4. J. P. Bogart, in: Evolution in the GenusBufo, p. 171. Ed. W. F. Blair. University of Texas Press, Austin and London 1972.

    Google Scholar 

  5. J. R. Formas, Experientia32, 1000 (1976).

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  6. M. L. Becak and W. Becak, Experientia29, 359 (1973).

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  7. J. M. Cei, Investnes zool. chil.7, 59 (1961).

    Google Scholar 

  8. J. M. Cei, Batracios de Chile, (Ediciones de la Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile 1962).

    Google Scholar 

  9. J. M. Cei, Acta zool. lilloana28, 91 (1971).

    Google Scholar 

  10. J. P. Bogart, Science193, 334 (1976).

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  11. A. Barrio and P. Rinaldi de Chieri, Physis30, 673 (1971).

    Google Scholar 

  12. J. P. Bogart, Cytogenetics9, 369 (1970).

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  13. J. R. Formas, Herpetologica31, 429 (1975).

    Google Scholar 

  14. O. A. Reig, in: Evolution in the GenusBufo, p. 34. Ed. W. F. Blair. University of Texas Press, Austin and London 1972.

    Google Scholar 

  15. O. A. Reig, in: Evolution in the GenusBufo, p. 31. Ed. W. F. Blair, University of Texas Press, Austin and London 1972.

    Google Scholar 

  16. A. Morescalchi, in: Cytotaxonomy and Vertebrate Evolution, p. 293. Ed. A. B. Chiarelli and E. Capanna. Academic Press, London and New York 1973.

    Google Scholar 

  17. J. P. Bogart, Can. J. Genet. Cytol.9, 531 (1967).

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  18. W. F. Blair, in: Evolution in the GenusBufo, p. 331. Ed. W. F. Blair. University of Texas Press, Austin and London 1971.

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Instituto de Zoología, Universidad Austral de Chile, Casilla 567, Valdivia, Chile

    J. R. Formas

Authors
  1. J. R. Formas
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Additional information

Supported by Proyecto N0 S-77-47, Dirección de Investigación, Universidad Austral de Chile.

I would like to thank Dr J. M. Cei for collecting the Argentinian toads. Mr N. Diaz collected the specimens from Santiago, Chile.

The technical assistence of Sonia Lacrampe is acknowledged with appreciation.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Formas, J.R. The chromosomes ofBufo rubropunctatus andBufo chilensis (Anura, Bufonidae) and other species of thespinolosus group. Experientia 34, 452–454 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01935922

Download citation

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01935922

Keywords

Search

Navigation