Detailed Record for Psittacus erithacus
Common Name: Grey parrot
Taxonomy: Phylum Chordata / Sub Phylum Vertebrata / Class Aves / Order Psittaciformes / Family Psittacidae / Genus Psittacus
C-value (pg): 1.40
Method: Flow Cytometry
Cell Type: Red blood cells
Standard Species: Homo sapiens = 3.50pg
References:
Costantini, D., L. Racheli, D. Cavallo, G. Dell'Omo (2008). Genome size variation in parrots: longevity and flying ability. Journal of Avian Biology 39: 453-459.
Other records available for this species:
Psittacus erithacus = 1.29 (pg)Psittacus erithacus = 1.33 (pg)
Psittacus erithacus = 1.46 (pg)
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