The scattered distribution pattern of microsatellites is a challenging problem in fish
cytogenetics. This type of array hinders the identification of useful patterns and the …

The major rDNA genes are composed of tandem repeats and are part of the nucleolus
organizing regions (NORs). They are highly conserved and therefore useful in …

Fungus-farming ants of the genus Mycetophylax exhibit intra and interspecific chromosome
variability, which makes them suitable for testing hypotheses about possible chromosomal …

A substantial portion of the eukaryotic genome includes repetitive DNA, which is important
for its stability, regulation, and architecture. Fungus-farming ant genomes show remarkable …

Leaf-cutting ants are considered the most important herbivores in terrestrial environments
throughout the Neotropics. Amoimyrmex Cristiano, Cardoso, & Sandoval, 2020 is the sister …

Telomeric sequences are conserved across species. The most common sequence reported
among insects is (TTAGG) n, but its universal occurrence is not a consensus because other …

Trigona spinipes Fabricius is a stingless bee with wide geographical distribution. Although
being sometimes considered an agricultural pest, in fact, it has great pollinating potential …

Cytogenetic techniques provide powerful insights on species-rich taxa–such as ants–
allowing better understanding of their biodiversity. Some hints on evolutionary paths can be …

Comparative cytogenetic analyses are being increasingly used to collect information on
species evolution, for example, diversification of closely related lineages and identification of …

Simple Summary Ants are an important insect group that includes a considerable number of
species. Along with this diversity in species, they also exhibit a wide variation in …