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Largest animal genome sequenced — and just 1 chromosome is the size of the entire human genome
The genome belongs to the South American lungfish (Lepidosiren paradoxa), a primeval, air-breathing fish that "hops" onto land from the water using weird, limb-like fins. The fish's DNA code ...
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South American Lungfish (IMAGE)
This is a South American lungfish, Lepidosiren paradoxa. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions ...