Comparative cytogenetics among populations of Astyanax altiparanae (Characiformes, Characidae, Incertae sedis)

Cytogenetic data are presented for Astyanax altiparanae populations from three Brazilian hydrographic systems. The chromosomal data obtained in A. altiparanae support the hypothesis of diploid number conservation. However, small differences in the karyotype formula and number of nucleolar organizer regions were observed in these populations. The apparent karyotypical similarity among the studied populations strongly suggests a close relationship among them with some chromosomal divergences due to gene flow restriction.

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Main Authors: Ferreira Neto,Maressa, Vicari,Marcelo Ricardo, Camargo,Edemar Furquim de, Artoni,Roberto Ferreira, Moreira-Filho,Orlando
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Genética 2009
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1415-47572009000400021
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