[HTML][HTML] Holocentric chromosomes: convergent evolution, meiotic adaptations, and genomic analysis
DP Melters, LV Paliulis, IF Korf, SWL Chan - Chromosome Research, 2012 - Springer
In most eukaryotes, the kinetochore protein complex assembles at a single locus termed the
centromere to attach chromosomes to spindle microtubules. Holocentric chromosomes have …
centromere to attach chromosomes to spindle microtubules. Holocentric chromosomes have …
Chromosome-scale genome assemblies of aphids reveal extensively rearranged autosomes and long-term conservation of the X chromosome
Chromosome rearrangements are arguably the most dramatic type of mutations, often
leading to rapid evolution and speciation. However, chromosome dynamics have only been …
leading to rapid evolution and speciation. However, chromosome dynamics have only been …
Phylogeny and biogeography of Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae): molecular evidence of a New World origin of the Asiatic clade
V Hypša, DF Tietz, J Zrzavý, ROM Rego… - Molecular phylogenetics …, 2002 - Elsevier
The most representative sample of molecular data, especially 16S and 12S rDNAs, is used
to study the phylogeny and evolution of 57 species of three tribes, Rhodniini, Linshcosteini …
to study the phylogeny and evolution of 57 species of three tribes, Rhodniini, Linshcosteini …
[HTML][HTML] Taxonomy, evolution, and biogeography of the Rhodniini tribe (Hemiptera: Reduviidae)
The Triatominae subfamily includes 151 extant and three fossil species. Several species can
transmit the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease …
transmit the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, the causative agent of Chagas disease …
[HTML][HTML] Chromosome number evolves at equal rates in holocentric and monocentric clades
Despite the fundamental role of centromeres two different types are observed across plants
and animals. Monocentric chromosomes possess a single region that function as the …
and animals. Monocentric chromosomes possess a single region that function as the …
Chromosomal variation and genome size support existence of cryptic species of Triatoma dimidiata with different epidemiological importance as Chagas disease …
F Panzera, I Ferrandis, J Ramsey… - Tropical Medicine & …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
The wide geographical distribution of Triatoma dimidiata, one of the three major vectors of
Chagas disease, ranges from Mexico to northern Peru. Since this species occupies a great …
Chagas disease, ranges from Mexico to northern Peru. Since this species occupies a great …
[HTML][HTML] Karyotype of Triatoma melanocephala Neiva and Pinto (1923). Does this species fit in the Brasiliensis subcomplex?
KCC Alevi, PP Mendonça, NP Pereira… - Infection, Genetics and …, 2012 - Elsevier
Triatoma melanocephala is a rare species of Hemiptera that belongs to the Brasiliensis
subcomplex. This subcomplex is composed of cryptic species, and the basic number of …
subcomplex. This subcomplex is composed of cryptic species, and the basic number of …
Biosystematics of old world triatominae
DE Gorla, JP Dujardin, CJ Schofield - Acta Tropica, 1997 - Elsevier
Morphometric analysis of Old World species of Linshcosteus and Triatoma showed the two
genera to be well separated. However, although the analysis showed clear distinction …
genera to be well separated. However, although the analysis showed clear distinction …
Phylogeny of Species of Triatoma (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) Based on Mitochondrial DNA Sequences
BA García, JR Powell - Journal of Medical Entomology, 1998 - academic.oup.com
DNA sequence comparisons of 12S, 16S, and COI mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) genes were
used to infer phylogenetic relationships among 8 species of Triatoma [7 belonging to the …
used to infer phylogenetic relationships among 8 species of Triatoma [7 belonging to the …