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A simple method for the preparation of fish chromosomes applicable to field work, teaching and banding
Author(s) -
Rivlin K.,
Rachlin J. W.,
Dale G.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
journal of fish biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1095-8649
pISSN - 0022-1112
DOI - 10.1111/j.1095-8649.1985.tb04265.x
Subject(s) - biology , fish <actinopterygii> , simple (philosophy) , karyotype , field (mathematics) , simplicity , fishery , genetics , chromosome , mathematics , physics , philosophy , epistemology , gene , pure mathematics , quantum mechanics
A method is described which has broad application for field acquisition of fish karyotypes for research and teaching. The benefits of the method include: low initial skill level, relatively inexpensive equipment and supplies, simplicity and speed, and the high quality of preparations. The technique was applied to a field study of Apogon maculatus which was shown to contain 34 chromosomes, 2 nucleolar organizing regions (NOR's), and resolvable G‐bands.