Further cytogenetic variations in the karyotype of Erinaceus europaeus (Insectivora, Mammalia)
Sánchez, A.; Jiménez, R.; Burgos, M.; Bullejos, M.; Díaz de la Guardia, R.
Cytobios 78(315): 203-208
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4529 PMID: 8001398 Document Number: 431929
Cytogenetic studies of Erinaceus europaeus from a Spanish population, including C-banding, simultaneous Ag-staining of nucleolus organizer regions (NORs) and G-banding, and chromomycin A-3 staining, are described. With regard to the number and morphology of chromosomes, Spanish hedgehogs showed a karyotype very similar to that described by Mandahl for Northern Europe specimens, referred to as the WII karyotype. Clear differences were observed in the presence or absence of centromeric C-bands and the number and position of NORs. A new karyotypic form, provisionally designated the S (south) karyotype, is proposed.