Detailed Record for Oreochromis niloticus niloticus

Common Name: Nile tilapia

Species (alternate): Tilapia nilotica

Taxonomy: Phylum Chordata / Sub Phylum Vertebrata / Super Class Gnathostomata / Class Osteichthyes / Sub Class Actinopterygii / Infra Class Neopterygii / Super Order Teleostei / Order Perciformes / Family Cichlidae / Genus Oreochromis

C-value (pg): 1.20

Chromosome Number (2n): 44

Method: Bulk Fluorometric Assay

Cell Type: Red blood cells

Standard Species: Strongylocentrotus purpuratus = 0.89pg

References:
Hinegardner, R. and D.E. Rosen (1972). Cellular DNA content and the evolution of teleostean fishes. American Naturalist 106: 621-644.

Other records available for this species:

Oreochromis niloticus niloticus = 0.95 (pg)
Oreochromis niloticus niloticus = 0.99 (pg)
Oreochromis niloticus niloticus = 1.12 (pg)
Oreochromis niloticus niloticus = 1.15 (pg)

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