The distribution, morphology, and karyology of the genus Mesocricetus (Mammalia : Rodentia) in Turkey

Authors
Yigit, N Colak, E Sozen, M Ozkurt, S Verimli, R
Citation
N. Yigit et al., The distribution, morphology, and karyology of the genus Mesocricetus (Mammalia : Rodentia) in Turkey, FOL ZOOL, 49(3), 2000, pp. 167-174
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Animal Sciences
Journal title
FOLIA ZOOLOGICA
ISSN journal
01397893 → ACNP
Volume
49
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
167 - 174
Database
ISI
SICI code
0139-7893(2000)49:3<167:TDMAKO>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
In this study, Mesocricetus auratus is reported from one locality and Mesoc ricetus brandti from fifteen localities in Asiatic Turkey. The shape of the posterior margin of the palatine distinguishes M. auratus from M. brandti. The karyotype of M. auratus consists of 2n = 44, NF = 82 and NFa = 78. The diploid number of chromosomes was found to be 42 for M. brandti, with two different fundamental numbers, NF = 84, NFa = 80 and NF = 82, NFa = 78.