Premium
Chromosome variability in the Lemuridae
Author(s) -
Egozcue J.
Publication year - 1967
Publication title -
american journal of physical anthropology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.146
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1096-8644
pISSN - 0002-9483
DOI - 10.1002/ajpa.1330260309
Subject(s) - lemur catta , lemur , biology , chromosome , genetics , intraspecific competition , complement (music) , evolutionary biology , zoology , primate , gene , ecology , complementation , phenotype
Chromosome studies have been conducted in Lemur catta, L. macaco, L. mongoz, L. fulvus fulvus , and a hybrid L. fulvus fulvus x L. fulvus albifrons . Comparative analysis shows that inter‐ and intraspecific chromosome variability is a common finding in Lemurs. The Lemuridae are divided into three groups according to the characteristics of their chromosome complement. A reclassification of L. catta with the Hapalemurs is suggested, based on chromosomal and nonchromosomal data.