Chromosome numbers in the Triatominae (Hemiptera-Reduviidae): a review

The chromosome numbers of 46 out of the 122 currently recognized species of Triatominae (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) are summarized. We present the number of autosomes, the sex mechanism and the first reference for each karyotype.

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Main Authors: Panzera,Francisco, Pérez,Ruben, Hornos,Sonia, Panzera,Yanina, Cestau,Rosario, Delgado,Verónica, Nicolini,Paula
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Ministério da Saúde 1996
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02761996000400021
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Summary:The chromosome numbers of 46 out of the 122 currently recognized species of Triatominae (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) are summarized. We present the number of autosomes, the sex mechanism and the first reference for each karyotype.