Observations on the mitotic chromosomes of the mosquito Toxorhynchites amboinensis (Doleschall).

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1986

Original Publication

Mosquito Systematics

Volume

18

Series / Issue

Issue: 2

Pages

119-124

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Hunter, R. D., Jr. and K. Hartberg.

 

Abstract

The karyotype of Toxorhynchites amboinensis consists of 1 metacentric and 2 slightly submetacentric pairs (2n=6). The average lengths of the metaphase chromosomes are: I=6.68 mm, and III=8.55 mm. Average arm ratios are: I=1.0000, II=1.034, and III=1.017. Somatic pairing is exhibited in all three pairs of mitotic chromosomes.

Notes

Author(s) - Hunter, R. D., Jr. and K. Hartberg.