The use of chromosomal data in the systematics of viviparous onychophorans from Australia (Onychophora : Peripatopsidae)

D. M. Rowell; A. V. Higgins; D. A. Briscoe; N. N. Tait

doi:10.1006/zjls.1995.0021

The use of chromosomal data in the systematics of viviparous onychophorans from Australia (Onychophora : Peripatopsidae)

D. M. Rowell, A. V. Higgins, D. A. Briscoe, N. N. Tait

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Abstract

A chromosomal analysis of populations of viviparous Australian onychophorans has uncovered a large radiation in karyotypic form. Chromosome numbers of 18, 26, 30, 32, 33 and 34 were observed, and these classes could be further subdivided on the basis of internal size relationships. Given the practical difficulties with the systematics of this group, the use of chromosomal data promises to be particularly enlightening. This is the first time any karyotypic data have been published for onychophorans since a single species was analysed in 1900.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	139-153
Number of pages	15
Journal	Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society
Volume	114
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1006/zjls.1995.0021 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1096-3642.1995.tb00117.x
Publication status	Published - May 1995

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Australian fauna
chromosomes
species radiations

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