Evaluation of Developmental Stability and Cytogenetic Homeostasis in Populations of European Green Frogs (Rana esculenta-Complex) under Natural and Anthropogenic Conditions |
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Authors: | Chubinishvili A. T. |
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Affiliation: | (1) Kol'tsov Institute of Developmental Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, ul. Vavilova 26, Moscow, 119991, Russia |
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Abstract: | The status of amphibians in populations subjected to anthropogenic influence of various natures has been evaluated. We studied the effect of complex anthropogenic influences as well as chemical and radiation pollution. The status of the specimens in populations was evaluated by morphological (developmental stability as the level of fluctuating asymmetry) and cytogenetic (micronucleus test) methods. Disturbed developmental stability and cytogenetic homeostasis have been observed in populations affected by anthropogenic factors, which indicates the changed status of the organism. |
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Keywords: | developmental stability cytogenetic homeostasis fluctuating asymmetry micronucleus test chemical and radiation pollution |
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