title: [First demonstration of polytene chromosomes in adult Glossina].
abstract: The polytene chromosomes in adult Glossina are demonstrated for the first time. They are situated in the nuclei of the cells of the aorta. The technique to reveal them and the results are described and discussed.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Elsen
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: De Lil
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Roelants
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001011:Aorta / Q000648:ultrastructure; D002875:Chromosomes / Q000032:analysis* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008858:Microscopy, Phase-Contrast; D014370:Tsetse Flies / Q000235:genetics*
vernacular_title: Première mise en évidence de chromosomes polytènes chez les glossines adultes.