Chromosomal variation in the northwestern American newts of the genus Taricha (Caudata: Salamandridae).

doi:10.1007/BF01552722

Article

Chromosomal variation in the northwestern American newts of the genus Taricha (Caudata: Salamandridae).

Chromosome research : an international journal on the molecular, supramolecular and evolutionary aspects of chromosome biology - 1 Jul 1994

Tan A M

Abstract excerpt

Chromosomal variation was analysed in 22 populations of newts of the salmandrid genus Taricha of western North America, and compared with that of the eastern North American newts of the genus Notophthalmus. The karyotypes of the species Taricha and Notophthalmus were very similar. However, there...

Topics

Animals
Chromosome Banding
Chromosomes
Genetic Variation
Karyotyping
North America
Phylogeny
Salamandridae

Community interpretation

Discuss the evidence

Ask a question, add context or challenge an interpretation. Community activity is separate from scientific evidence strength.

discussions

replies

Citations encouraged

Claims remain attributable.

No discussion yet

Be the first to add a careful, cited interpretation.