Detailed Record for Raja asterias

Common Name: Mediterranean starry ray

Taxonomy: Phylum Chordata / Sub Phylum Vertebrata / Super Class Gnathostomata / Class Chondrichthyes / Sub Class Elasmobranchii / Super Order Batoidea / Order Rajiformes / Family Rajidae / Genus Raja

C-value (pg): 4.65

Method: Flow Cytometry

Cell Type: Red blood cells

Standard Species: Gallus domesticus = 1.25pg

References:
Schwartz, F.J. and M.B. Maddock (2002). Cytogenetics of the elasmobranchs: genome evolution and phylogenetic implications. Marine and Freshwater Research 53: 491-502.

Other records available for this species:

Raja asterias = 3.50 (pg)
Raja asterias = 3.50 (pg)

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