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Karyotype of two species of wasps of the genusPolistes (Polistinae, Vespidae, Hymenoptera)

Caryotype de deux espèces de guêpes du genrePolistes (Polistinae, Vespidae, Hymenoptera)

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The chromosome number and karyotype of two wasp species of the genusPolistes were determined by a technique involving colchicine and sodium citrate pre-treatment, which permitted a more precise chromosome identification. The speciesPolistes (Aphanilopterus) simillimus, with n=28, 2n=56 chromosomes, andPolistes (Aphanilopterus) versicolor versicolor, with n=31, 2n=62 chromosomes, showed sharply characteristic individual karyotypes.

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Le nombre de chromosomes et le caryotype de deux espèces de guêpes du genrePolistes ont été déterminés. Il a été développé une technique comprenant le traitement préalable à la colchicine et au citrate de sodium, lequel permet une identification plus précise des chromosomes. Les espècesPolistes (Aphanilopterus) simillimus avec n=28, 2n=56 chromosomes etPolistes (Aphanilopterus) versicolor versicolor avec n=31, 2n=62 chromosomes ont montré des caryotypes bien caractéristiques.

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  1. C. S. Takahashi

    Present address: Dept. Biologia, Fac. de Fil. Ciências e Letras de Ribeirão Preto, U.S.P., Campus Universitário, Av. Bandeirantes 3900, 14030, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil

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  1. Dept. Genética, Fac. Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, U.S.P., Campus Universitário, Vila Monte Alegre 14049, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil

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Pompolo, S.d.G., Takahashi, C.S. Karyotype of two species of wasps of the genusPolistes (Polistinae, Vespidae, Hymenoptera). Ins. Soc 33, 142–148 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02224594

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