Chromosome banding patterns and the nucleolar organizer region of the eastern mole (Scalopus aquaticus).
The C and G chromosome banding patterns and the AgAS positive sites (NOR regions) of cultured lung cells of the Eastern mole (Scalopus aquaticus) are presented. A distinctive secondary constriction is found on a pair of autosomes instead of on the X-chromosome as previously believed. The presence of a heterochromatic heteromorphism is noted and a large amount of constitutive heterochromatin is present in the karyotype.
D000818:Animals; D002875:Chromosomes / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D007312:Eulipotyphla / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006570:Heterochromatin; D007621:Karyotyping; D008971:Moles / Q000033:anatomy & histology*
D006570:Heterochromatin