Geographic Variation of Chromosome Forms in Spalax, A Subterranean Mammal of Restricted Mobility

J. Wahrman, Ruth Goitein, E. Nevo

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Abstract

Several different types of rodents are found among the specialized mammals exploiting the subterranean ecological niche. Tunnels dug by them can often be detected through the mounds of earth thrown up during the burrowing. Striking anatomical and behavioral adaptations are associated with their fossorial mode of life (Ellerman, 1956; Pearson, 1959). The mole rats of the genus Spalax are an extreme example of such rodents; they are largely confined to a subterranean existence. Their adaptations include the great reduction in the development of their eyes, which are not visible externally.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationComparative Mammalian Cytogenetics
Subtitle of host publicationAn International Conference at Dartmouth Medical School Hanover, New Hampshire, July 29–August 2, 1968
EditorsKurt Benirschke
Place of PublicationBerlin, Heidelberg
PublisherSpringer Berlin Heidelberg
Chapter4
Pages30-48
Number of pages19
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-642-85943-4
ISBN (Print)978-3-642-85945-8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1969

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