title: [Karyotyping of the lion (Panthera leo)].
abstract: A short description of the chromosome analysis of the lion, Panthera leo, is given. The chromosome number was found to be 38. The chromosomes can be divided into six groups, which consist of submetacentric, metacentric and acrocentric chromosomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Zootechnology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, Republic of South Africa.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Geldenhuys
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002335:Carnivora / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D007621:Karyotyping / Q000662:veterinary; D008045:Lions / Q000235:genetics*; D008297:Male
vernacular_title: Die kariotipering van die leeu (Panthera leo).