title: [Contribution to the cytotaxonomy of shrews (Mammalia, Insectivora) from West Africa].
abstract: Chromosomes analysis of 28 shrews belonging to the genus Crocidura from West Africa allowed the detection of five new karyotypes: C. wimmeri (2n = 50, NF = 84), C. cf. gracilipes (56/86), C. cf. nimbae (46/68), and C. cf. planiceps (44/72). Among the individuals identified morphologically as C. poensis (52/70) a distinct species was recognized on the basis of its chromosome complement, C. nigeriae (50/76). The karyotype of C. occidentalis was confirmed with the study of another subspecies, C. occidentalis manni (50/66). An identical chromosome set characterizes C. odorata giffardi and provides evidence for its relationship with C. occidentalis.
mesh_terms: D000354:Africa, Western; D000818:Animals; D002875:Chromosomes; D005260:Female; D007621:Karyotyping; D008297:Male; D012788:Shrews / Q000235:genetics*; D013045:Species Specificity
vernacular_title: Contribution à la cytotaxonomie des Soricidés (Mammalia, Insectivora) de l'Afrique occidentale.