Comparative study of the karyotypes of two Egyptian species of bats, Taphozous perforatus and Taphozous nudiventris (Chiroptera: Mammalia)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1994
Authors:A. E. Yaseen, Hassan, A., Kawashti, L. S.
Journal:Experientia
Volume:50
Pagination:1111-1114
Date Published:1994
Keywords:Chiroptera, chromosomes, cytogenetics, Egypt, Emballonuridae, karyotypes, North Africa, Taphozous nudiventris, Taphozous perforatus
Abstract:

A detailed karyotypic analysis of two Egyptian species of bats, Taphozous perforatus and Taphozous nudiventris, was made on the basis of conventional data and G-band patterns. No detectable karyotypic difference was found between the two species (2n = 42, F.N. 64). By comparison of G-band patterns, some differences between the two species were seen in the corresponding autosomal pairs. These results are reported for the first time in Egypt.

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