Haploid (in CC amphib glossary)

[John]

Haploidy/Haploid is a term used to describe the state of having only one set of chromosomes in a cell nucleus. Most animal cells have two sets of chromosomes, with the general exception of the gametes (cells produced for sexual reproduction).

See also Polyploidy.

 

[Jan]

Haploid: A term used to describe the state of having only one set of chromosomes (paternal or maternal) in a cell's nucleus. Most animal cells have two sets of chromosomes [diploid], with the general exception of the gametes (cells produced for sexual reproduction). See also [polyploid].

 

[Jennewt]

I can't think of any way to tie this in with caudates directly. Do we also have definitions for diploid and polyploid? Polyploidy is very relevant to some salamanders.

 

[Jan]

I can't think of any way to tie this in with caudates directly. Do we also have definitions for diploid and polyploid? Polyploidy is very relevant to some salamanders.

Yes to polyploid - see this thread with example: http://www.caudata.org/forum/f1-gen...s/f1165-glossary-project/52509-polyploid.html

 

[Jan]

Yes to diploid