@article{fdi:010068873,
  title = {{C}hromosomal polymorphism in mammals : an evolutionary perspective},
  author = {{D}obigny, {G}authier and {B}ritton-{D}avidian, {J}. and {R}obinson, {T}. {J}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{A}lthough chromosome rearrangements ({CR}s) are central to studies of genome evolution, our understanding of the evolutionary consequences of the early stages of karyotypic differentiation (i.e. polymorphism), especially the non-meiotic impacts, is surprisingly limited. {W}e review the available data on chromosomal polymorphisms in mammals so as to identify taxa that hold promise for developing a more comprehensive understanding of chromosomal change. {I}n doing so, we address several key questions: (i) to what extent are mammalian karyotypes polymorphic, and what types of rearrangements are principally involved? (ii) {A}re some mammalian lineages more prone to chromosomal polymorphism than others? {M}ore specifically, do (karyotypically) polymorphic mammalian species belong to lineages that are also characterized by past, extensive karyotype repatterning? (iii) {H}ow long can chromosomal polymorphisms persist in mammals? {W}e discuss the evolutionary implications of these questions and propose several research avenues that may shed light on the role of chromosome change in the diversification of mammalian populations and species.},
  keywords = {genome evolution ; karyotype evolution ; chromosome rearrangement ; population cytogenetics ; polymorphism ; {M}ammalia},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{B}iological {R}eviews},
  volume = {92},
  numero = {1},
  pages = {1--21},
  ISSN = {1464-7931},
  year = {2017},
  DOI = {10.1111/brv.12213},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010068873},
}