The platypus genome unraveled.
The genome of the platypus has been sequenced, assembled, and annotated by an international genomics team. Like the animal itself the platypus genome contains an amalgam of mammal, reptile, and bird-like features.
O'Brien
Stephen J
SJ
Laboratory of Genomic Diversity, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD 21702-1201, USA. obrien@ncifcrf.gov
D000818:Animals; D005075:Biological Evolution; D016678:Genome; D008297:Male; D010987:Platypus / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology; D017422:Sequence Analysis, DNA