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Heterochromosomen beiVipera berus L. (Viperidae, Serpentes)

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A dimorphic pair of chromosomes was found among the macrochromosomes in mitosis of females ofVipera berus L. It corresponds to a pair of medium-sized chromosomes in the male. The conclusion is drawn that females are heterogametic (ZW-type), males being homogametic (ZZ-type). Similar observations were made inVipera aspis L.,Natrix natrix L., andNatrix maura L.

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    H. R. Kobel

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Kobel, H.R. Heterochromosomen beiVipera berus L. (Viperidae, Serpentes). Experientia 18, 173–174 (1962). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02151711

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