New record on karyological analysis and first study of NOR localization of parthenogenetic brahminy blind snake, Ramphotyphlops braminus (Squamata, Typhlopidae) in Thailand

Isara Patawang1, Alongklod Tanomtong1, Puntivar Kaewmad2, Yodchaiy Chuaynkern1, Prateep Duengkae3
1Toxic Substances in Livestock and Aquatic Animals Research Group, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Muang, Thailand
2Major of Biology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Mahasarakham Rajabhat University, Muang, Thailand
3Department of Forest Biology, Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University, Chatuchak, Thailand

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