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Chromosome Atlas: Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Birds (Volume 1)
Edited by Maria Luiza Beçak, Willy Beçak, Franklin L. Roberts, Robert N. Shoffner, E. Peter Volpe; Coordinating Editors: Kurt Benirschke, T. C. Hsu
Pages: 210
Publisher: ---
Edition: 1st ed., 1971
Language: English
ISBN: 978-3-662-37457-3
Description
Since the publication of the first Atlas of Mammalian Chromosomes in 1967 the
continuous compilation of mammalian karyotypes has become a useful instrument in
cytologic and taxonomic studies. Technical advances in preparing mitotic cells from
nonmammalian vertebrates have since allowed a better comparison of taxa in fishes,
amphibia, reptiles, and birds. In these fields the literature is also widely scattered; and
it has become difficult to survey such information, published as well as unpublished,
by nonspecialists. These were among the reasons for the new endeavor of compiling a
chromosome atlas for nonmammalian vertebrates.
An annual publication is planned with presentation of between 10 and 15
karyotypes from each class. In this first volume, 52 species are presented. For
convenience in future colation, the numbering system employs class abbreviations,
viz., P-Pisces, Am-Amphibia, R-Reptilia, and Av-Aves. Within each class, the numbers
are necessarily consecutive.
In general the karyotypes are laid out following the format employed in An Atlas of
Mammalian Chromosomes. Whenever possible both sexes are represented, even though
sexual chromosomal dimorphism is not (currently) evident. When the sex chromosomes
are known, they are so indicated by conventional nomenclature (XX/XY or
ZW/ZZ). In the karyotypes of birds the so-called microchromosomes are grouped
together at the end without an attempt at complete enumeration, which is presently
impossible. They are usually considered as acrocentrics, but a few are distinctly
biarmed. The modal number is quoted as the most likely in these species, recognizing
the difficulty in obtaining accurate counts of the microchromosomes.
Whenever possible, the number of specimens studied and their origin are given.
Very old references are usually avoided. New references will again be furnished with
each new Atlas. In Pisces, the nomenclature of Common and Scientific Names of
Fishes, American Fisheries Society Publication, 1970 (3rd ed.) is employed.
The karyotypes displayed here come primarily from the files of the editors and
reflect what has been available and of interest to them. In the future volumes a wider
representation of species will be presented. It is hoped that investigators with
karyotypes of animals belonging to these classes will contact individual editors and
contribute their valuable material for the inclusion in the future volumes. Proper
acknowledgment will be made in individual cases.
Chromosome Atlas: Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Birds (Volume 2)
Edited by Maria Luiza Beçak, Willy Beçak, Franklin L. Roberts, Robert N. Shoffner, E. Peter Volpe; Coordinating Editors: Kurt Benirschke, T. C. Hsu
Pages: 220
Publisher: ---
Edition: 1st ed., 1973
Language: English
ISBN: 978-3-642-49090-3
Description
Since the publication of the first Atlas of Mammalian Chromosomes in 1967 the
continuous compilation of mammalian karyotypes has become a useful instrument
in cytologic and taxonomic studies. Technical advances in preparing mitotic cells
from nonmammalian vertebrates have since allowed a better comparison of taxa in
fishes, amphibia, reptiles, and birds. In these fields the literature is also widely scattered;
and it has become difficult to survey such information, published as well as
unpublished, by nonspecialists. These were among the reasons for the new endeavor
of compiling a chromosome atlas for nonmammalian vertebrates.
An annual publication is planned with presentation of between 10 and 15
karyotypes from each class. In this second volume, 52 species are presented. For
convenience in future colation, the numbering system employs class abbreviations,
viz., P-Pisces, Am-Amphibia, R-Reptilia, and Av-Aves. Within each class, the
numbers are necessarily consecutive.
In general the karyotypes are laid out following the format employed in An Atlas
of Mammalian Chromosomes. Whenever possible both sexes are represented, even
though sexual chromosomal dimorphism is not (currently) evident. When the sex
chromosomes are known, they are so indicated by conventional nomenclature
(XX/XY or ZW /ZZ). In the karyotypes of birds the so-called microchromosomes
are grouped together at the end without an attempt at complete enumeration, which
is presently impossible. They are usually considered as acrocentrics, but a few are
distinctly biarmed. The modal number is quoted as the most likely in these species,
recognizing the difficulty in obtaining accurate counts of the microchromosomes.
Whenever possible, the number of specimens studied and their origin are given.
Very old references are usually avoided. New references will again be furnished with
each new Atlas. In Pisces, the nomenclature of Common and Scientific Names of
Fishes, American Fisheries Society Publication, 1970 (3rd ed.) is employed.
The karyotypes displayed here come primarily from the files of the editors and
reflect what has been available and of interest to them. In the future volumes a wider
representation of species will be presented. It is hoped that investigators with
karyotypes of animals belonging to these classes will contact individual editors and
contribute their valuable material for the inclusion in the future volumes. Proper
acknowledgment will be made in individual cases.
Chromosome Atlas: Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Birds (Volume 3)
Edited by Maria Luiza Beçak, Willy Beçak, T. R. Chen, Robert N. Shoffner; Coordinating Editors: Kurt Benirschke, T. C. Hsu
Pages: 228
Publisher: ---
Edition: 1st ed., 1975
Language: English
ISBN: 978-3-642-49091-0
Description
The third volume contains 54 plates of chromosome patterns of various animals, including seven species of geese and the canary.
Edited by Maria Luiza Beçak, Willy Beçak, Franklin L. Roberts, Robert N. Shoffner, E. Peter Volpe; Coordinating Editors: Kurt Benirschke, T. C. Hsu
Pages: 210
Publisher: ---
Edition: 1st ed., 1971
Language: English
ISBN: 978-3-662-37457-3
Description
Since the publication of the first Atlas of Mammalian Chromosomes in 1967 the
continuous compilation of mammalian karyotypes has become a useful instrument in
cytologic and taxonomic studies. Technical advances in preparing mitotic cells from
nonmammalian vertebrates have since allowed a better comparison of taxa in fishes,
amphibia, reptiles, and birds. In these fields the literature is also widely scattered; and
it has become difficult to survey such information, published as well as unpublished,
by nonspecialists. These were among the reasons for the new endeavor of compiling a
chromosome atlas for nonmammalian vertebrates.
An annual publication is planned with presentation of between 10 and 15
karyotypes from each class. In this first volume, 52 species are presented. For
convenience in future colation, the numbering system employs class abbreviations,
viz., P-Pisces, Am-Amphibia, R-Reptilia, and Av-Aves. Within each class, the numbers
are necessarily consecutive.
In general the karyotypes are laid out following the format employed in An Atlas of
Mammalian Chromosomes. Whenever possible both sexes are represented, even though
sexual chromosomal dimorphism is not (currently) evident. When the sex chromosomes
are known, they are so indicated by conventional nomenclature (XX/XY or
ZW/ZZ). In the karyotypes of birds the so-called microchromosomes are grouped
together at the end without an attempt at complete enumeration, which is presently
impossible. They are usually considered as acrocentrics, but a few are distinctly
biarmed. The modal number is quoted as the most likely in these species, recognizing
the difficulty in obtaining accurate counts of the microchromosomes.
Whenever possible, the number of specimens studied and their origin are given.
Very old references are usually avoided. New references will again be furnished with
each new Atlas. In Pisces, the nomenclature of Common and Scientific Names of
Fishes, American Fisheries Society Publication, 1970 (3rd ed.) is employed.
The karyotypes displayed here come primarily from the files of the editors and
reflect what has been available and of interest to them. In the future volumes a wider
representation of species will be presented. It is hoped that investigators with
karyotypes of animals belonging to these classes will contact individual editors and
contribute their valuable material for the inclusion in the future volumes. Proper
acknowledgment will be made in individual cases.
Chromosome Atlas: Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Birds (Volume 2)
Edited by Maria Luiza Beçak, Willy Beçak, Franklin L. Roberts, Robert N. Shoffner, E. Peter Volpe; Coordinating Editors: Kurt Benirschke, T. C. Hsu
Pages: 220
Publisher: ---
Edition: 1st ed., 1973
Language: English
ISBN: 978-3-642-49090-3
Description
Since the publication of the first Atlas of Mammalian Chromosomes in 1967 the
continuous compilation of mammalian karyotypes has become a useful instrument
in cytologic and taxonomic studies. Technical advances in preparing mitotic cells
from nonmammalian vertebrates have since allowed a better comparison of taxa in
fishes, amphibia, reptiles, and birds. In these fields the literature is also widely scattered;
and it has become difficult to survey such information, published as well as
unpublished, by nonspecialists. These were among the reasons for the new endeavor
of compiling a chromosome atlas for nonmammalian vertebrates.
An annual publication is planned with presentation of between 10 and 15
karyotypes from each class. In this second volume, 52 species are presented. For
convenience in future colation, the numbering system employs class abbreviations,
viz., P-Pisces, Am-Amphibia, R-Reptilia, and Av-Aves. Within each class, the
numbers are necessarily consecutive.
In general the karyotypes are laid out following the format employed in An Atlas
of Mammalian Chromosomes. Whenever possible both sexes are represented, even
though sexual chromosomal dimorphism is not (currently) evident. When the sex
chromosomes are known, they are so indicated by conventional nomenclature
(XX/XY or ZW /ZZ). In the karyotypes of birds the so-called microchromosomes
are grouped together at the end without an attempt at complete enumeration, which
is presently impossible. They are usually considered as acrocentrics, but a few are
distinctly biarmed. The modal number is quoted as the most likely in these species,
recognizing the difficulty in obtaining accurate counts of the microchromosomes.
Whenever possible, the number of specimens studied and their origin are given.
Very old references are usually avoided. New references will again be furnished with
each new Atlas. In Pisces, the nomenclature of Common and Scientific Names of
Fishes, American Fisheries Society Publication, 1970 (3rd ed.) is employed.
The karyotypes displayed here come primarily from the files of the editors and
reflect what has been available and of interest to them. In the future volumes a wider
representation of species will be presented. It is hoped that investigators with
karyotypes of animals belonging to these classes will contact individual editors and
contribute their valuable material for the inclusion in the future volumes. Proper
acknowledgment will be made in individual cases.
Chromosome Atlas: Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Birds (Volume 3)
Edited by Maria Luiza Beçak, Willy Beçak, T. R. Chen, Robert N. Shoffner; Coordinating Editors: Kurt Benirschke, T. C. Hsu
Pages: 228
Publisher: ---
Edition: 1st ed., 1975
Language: English
ISBN: 978-3-642-49091-0
Description
The third volume contains 54 plates of chromosome patterns of various animals, including seven species of geese and the canary.
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