Titre du document / Document title

A first generation cytogenetic ideogram for the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) based on multiple chromosome banding techniques

Auteur(s) / Author(s)

GRAY Brian A. ; ZORI Robert T. ; MCGUIRE Peter M. ; BONDE Robert K. ;

Résumé / Abstract

Detailed chromosome studies were conducted for the Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) utilizing primary chromosome banding techniques (G- and Q-banding). Digital microscopic imaging methods were employed anda standard G-banded karyotype was constructed for both sexes. Based on chromosome banding patterns and measurements obtained in these studies, a standard karyotype and ideogram are proposed. Characterization of additional cytogenetic features of this species by supplemental chromosome banding techniques, C-banding (constitutive heterochromatin), Ag-NOR staining (nucleolar organizer regions), and DA DAPI staining, was also performed. These studies provide detailed cytogenetic data for T. manatus latirostris, which could enhance future genetic mapping projects and interspecific and intraspecific genomic comparisons by techniques such as zoo-FISH.

Revue / Journal Title

Hereditas   ISSN 0018-0661   CODEN HEREAY 

Source / Source

2002, vol. 137, n^o3, pp. 215-223 [9 page(s) (article)]

Langue / Language

Anglais

Editeur / Publisher

Mendelian Society of Lund, Lund, SUEDE  (1920) (Revue)

Localisation / Location

INIST-CNRS, Cote INIST : 886, 35400011808525.0080