Number of chromosoms of an eel

by **MrMistery** » Mon May 23, 2005 5:48 pm

Hey guys can anyone tell me how many chromosoms does an eel have? I've searched the web but couldn't find anything. Please help

by **b_d_41501** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 2:59 am

I'm guessing it's somewhat similar to hagfish, so i'd say around 36

by **MrMistery** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:30 pm

Actually i found it in an old genetics book i had forgotten i had. Misgurnus fosilis-2n=150

by **b_d_41501** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 4:02 pm

My hypothesis was waaaaaaaaaaaaay off. lol

by **Waters2** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 2:27 am

But MR mistery, i found of some books said that eel consists of 12 chromosomes( 2n=24)

by **MrMistery** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:29 pm

Depends on what eel they are thinking of. They might be referring to anguilla

by **b_d_41501** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:31 pm

I found it finally as well and I got what waters did. 2n=24

by **MrMistery** » Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:36 pm

Like i said, it really depends on the species you are reffering to. That is why i always give the latin name