Cytogenetic Analysis, Heterochromatin Characterization and Location of the rDNA Genes of <i>Hycleus scutellatus</i> (Coleoptera, Meloidae); A Species with an Unexpected High Number of rDNA Clusters

Cytogenetic Analysis, Heterochromatin Characterization and Location of the rDNA Genes of <i>Hycleus scutellatus</i> (Coleoptera, Meloidae); A Species with an Unexpected High Number of rDNA Clusters

Meloidae are commonly known as blister beetles, so called for the secretion of cantharidin, a toxic substance that causes irritation and blistering. There has been a recent increase in the interest of the cantharidin anticancer potential of this insect group. Cytogenetic and molecular data in this g...

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Main Authors: Laura Ruiz-Torres, Pablo Mora, Areli Ruiz-Mena, Jesús Vela, Francisco J. Mancebo, Eugenia E. Montiel, Teresa Palomeque, Pedro Lorite
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
Coleoptera
Meloidae
blister beetles
cytogenetics
nucleolar organizer regions
rDNA clusters
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/5/385

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