Southern mole vole explained

The southern mole vole (Bramus fuscocapillus) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae.It is found in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, and Turkmenistan.

Chromosomes

Southern mole voles are the only member of Ellobiusini demonstrated to have both a normal XY/XX chromosomal sex determination system and an SRY gene.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Bagheri-Fam, S. Sox9 gene regulation and the loss of the XY/XX sex-determining mechanism in the mole vole Ellobius lutescens.. Chromosome Research. January 2012. 20. 1. 22215485. 10.1007/s10577-011-9269-5. 191–9. etal. free.