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Chromosomal polymorphism associated with Robertsonian fusion in Seriola dumerili (Risso, 1810) (Pisces: Carangidae)

M. MacalusoRoberto VitturiAntonio MazzolaE. Catalano

subject

Geneticsmedicine.medical_specialtybiologyCytogeneticsKaryotypeKaryotype - greater amberjack - chromosomal polymorphismAquatic Sciencebiology.organism_classificationSeriola dumeriliCarangidaemedicineChromosomal polymorphismPloidyAmberjackEcology Evolution Behavior and Systematics

description

The diploid numbers 2n= 48, and 2n= 47 have been determined for the greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili. A chromosome polymorphism due to Robertsonian fusion is present in this species. A simple sex-determining mechanism has not been observed.

10.1111/j.1095-8649.1986.tb04969.xhttp://hdl.handle.net/10447/194463