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| Centerwall, W.R.; Wurster-Hill, D.H.; Maruska, E.J.; Theobald, J.A. | |
| Chromosome identification of the Flat-headed cat | |
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There are 38 recognized species of felines in the world. With successful chromosome analysis of the flat-headed cat (_Felis planiceps_ or _Prionailurus planiceps_) from the secluded river banks and lower mountain slopes of the jungles of Malaysia, Borneo and Sumatra, there remain only five rare and endangered species yet unstudied. Although some, including the flat-headed cat, have somewhat destinctive chromosome configurations, all cats thus far karyotyped, show 38-chromosome counts excepting five new world "tropicals" which have 36. A pattern of probable feline mutations can be read from the chromosome variations in the different species. |
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