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C-band variability in some Lacertidae (Sauria, Reptilia)

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The chromosome C-banding pattern has been studied in four lacertid species possessing the same karyotype. The results obtained show a remarkable interspecific variability both in the amount and distribution of C-banded heterochromatin. This leads us to the speculation that alleged conservativeness in their karyology is probably due to inadequate resolution by the conventional cytological techniques. Moreover, it has been hypothesized that these variations of the C-bands play an important role in the evolution of this saurian family.

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  1. Istituto di Istologia ed Embriologia, Università di Napoli, via Mezzocannone 8, I-80134, Napoli, Italy

    G. Odierna, E. Olmo & O. Cobror

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This research was supported by a grant from the Ministero Pubblica Istruzione.

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Odierna, G., Olmo, E. & Cobror, O. C-band variability in some Lacertidae (Sauria, Reptilia). Experientia 41, 944–946 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01970026

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