Genome Size Evolution in New Zealand Triplefin Fishes
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Research on New Zealand triplefins is presented. Genome size was found to be significantly plastic, with a size difference of 50% between the largest and the smallest genomes and variation of up to 20% occurring within genera. Genome size does not appear to be linked to neoteny, longevity, or morphological complexity as in other organisms.
Publication Name: The Journal of Heredity
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0022-1503
Year: 2005
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Retention of Latent Centromeres in the Mammalian Genome
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The article examines hypotheses that may explain centromere location permutability within a mammalian chromosome, incorporating the commonness of centromere repositioning in karyotypic evolution. Human studies and the tammar wallaby are used to assess these hypotheses.
Publication Name: The Journal of Heredity
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0022-1503
Year: 2005
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Genome Sizes in Afrotheria, Xenarthra, Euarchontoglires, and Laurasiatheria
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The article presents genome size measurements for 12 house-mouse species and 15 armadillo species in a comprehensive data set. Discussion focuses on repetitive elements and their role in adaptation.
Publication Name: The Journal of Heredity
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0022-1503
Year: 2005
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