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The karyotype of Oryzomys capito laticeps (Cricetidae, Rodentia) from central Brazil
Marta Svartman; Eunice Judith Cardoso de Almeida
Departamento de Biologia, Universidade de São Paulo, Caixa Postal 11461, 05422-970 São Paulo, SP, Brasil. Send correspondence to E.J.C.A.
ABSTRACT
Cytogenetical data, including G-, C-, R-bands and NORs of Oryzomys capito laticeps (2n-54; FN-62) captured in Central Brazil are presented. The karyotype described in this paper is compared with those of other O. capito specimens.
Keywords: Karyotype; Oryzomys capito laticeps; Rodentia.
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