A karyotype is a highly variable and complex trait that can reveal changes in genome organization, uncover phylogenetic history, and distinguish cryptic species. This database contains 4,960 Coleoptera karyotypes compiled from 252 publications. Use the filters on the left to narrow records by suborder, family, genus, or sex chromosome system. All tabs - summary stats, table, and plot - update instantly.

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Citation: Blackmon, H. and Demuth, J.P. (2015). Coleoptera Karyotype Database. The Coleopterists Bulletin, 69(1), 174–175.

Version 1.4 · Last updated 30 October 2020