Detailed Record for Triturus carnifex

Common Name: Italian crested newt

Species (alternate): Triturus cristatus carnifex

Taxonomy: Phylum Chordata / Sub Phylum Vertebrata / Class Amphibia / Order Urodela / Family Salamandridae / Genus Triturus

C-value (pg): 24.50

Method: Feulgen Densitometry

Cell Type: Red blood cells

Standard Species: Xenopus laevis = 3.15pg

References:
Horner, H.A. and H.C. Macgregor (1983). C value and cell volume: their significance in the evolution and development of amphibians. Journal of Cell Science 63: 135-146.

Other records available for this species:

Triturus carnifex = 21.78 (pg)
Triturus carnifex = 33.50 (pg)

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