Reorganization of the Y Chromosomes Enhances Divergence in Israeli Mole Rats (Spalacidae, Rodentia): Comparative Analysis of Meiotic and Mitotic Chromosomes.

The Y chromosome in mammals is variable, even in closely related species. Middle East blind mole rats demonstrate autosomal variability, which probably leads to speciation. Here, we compare the mitotic and meiotic chromosomes of mole rats.