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Lack of satellite DNA species-specific homogenization and relationship to chromosomal rearrangements in monitor lizards (Varanidae, Squamata).
BMC evolutionary biology - 16 Aug 2017
Prakhongcheep Ornjira, Thapana Watcharaporn, Suntronpong Aorarat, Singchat Worapong, Pattanatanang Khampee, Phatcharakullawarawat Rattanin, Muangmai Narongrit, Peyachoknagul Surin, Matsubara Kazumi, Ezaz Tariq, Srikulnath Kornsorn
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Satellite DNAs (stDNAs) are highly repeated sequences that constitute large portions of any genome. The evolutionary dynamics of stDNA (e.g. copy number, nucleotide sequence, location) can, therefore, provide an insight into genome organization and evolution. We investigated the evolutionary origin of VSAREP stDNA in 17 monitor lizards (seven Asian, five Australian, and five African) at molecular and...
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