Table 1.
Comparison of QTL for skeletal traits and sex determination in ninespine and threespine sticklebacks (similar mapping results highlighted in bold italics).
| Trait | Ninespine LG | Threespine LG | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelvis (complete vs. reduced) | 4 | 7 | [4, 6, 12] |
| Ascending branch height | 1, 4 | 7, 10 | [4] |
| Pelvic girdle length | 1, 4 | 1, 2, 4, 7 | [4] |
| Pelvic spine length | 4 | 2, 4, 7, 8 | [3, 4] |
| Lateral plate number | 12 | 4, 7, 10, 26* | [5, 6, 8] |
| Sex determination | 12 | 19 | [7] |
*
Chromosome 21 in threespine stickleback genome assembly.