Re: Bogertophis - why is the Transpecos rat snake in this genus?

Posted by Tom Lott on March 22, 2001 at 19:50:58:

In Reply to: Bogertophis - why is the Transpecos rat snake in this genus? posted by Emily on March 22, 2001 at 02:25:35:

Emily,

Probably the real deciding factor leading to the erection of Bogertophis was the fact that they have 40 pairs of chromosomes, compared to the 36-38 found in other "Elaphe."

Tom Lott

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: Emily, : Probably the real deciding factor leading to the erection of <I>Bogertophis</I> was the fact that they have 40 pairs of chromosomes, compared to the 36-38 found in other "<I>Elaphe</I>." : Tom Lott

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