Tag: genome sequencing
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Tiny Atlas Blue Butterfly Breaks World Record with 229 Chromosome Pairs
Introduction The Atlas blue butterfly, Polyommatus atlantica, has broken a long-standing evolutionary record by possessing 229 pairs of chromosomes—the highest number reported in any multicellular animal. Genomic confirmation comes from teams at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the Institute of Evolutionary Biology. The researchers describe a genome where chromosomes have been broken up over time…
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Atlas Blue Butterfly Sets World Record with 229 Chromosome Pairs
Atlas Blue Butterfly Breaks World Record for Chromosomes The tiny Atlas blue butterfly, Polyommatus atlantica, has been genetically confirmed to carry the highest number of chromosomes among multicellular animals. Researchers report an astonishing 229 pairs of chromosomes, far surpassing the chromosome counts of many of its close relatives, which often have about 23 or 24…
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Atlas Blue Butterfly Breaks World Record for Most Chromosomes
Atlas Blue Butterfly Breaks Chromosome Record The tiny Atlas blue butterfly, Polyommatus atlantica, has been genetically confirmed to carry the most chromosomes seen in any multicellular animal. With 229 pairs, this butterfly far outnumbers humans (23 pairs) or most of its close relatives, signaling a remarkable chapter in genome evolution. The discovery and its significance…