Table 2.
Estimated ERV content based on retroviral chains, and a comparison with previous estimates and other species
| Species | Common name | % ERV chains in genome | % ERVs in genome | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. mississippiensis | American alligator | 0.25% | 1.88% | [21] |
| C. porosus | Saltwater crocodile | 0.26% | 1.63% | [21] |
| G. gangeticus | Gharial | 0.14% | 1.22% | [21] |
| Anolis carolinensis | Green anole | 3.00% | [33] | |
| Bos taurus | European cattle | 0.36% | 4.29% | [34] |
| Canis familiaris | Dog | 0.15% | [32] | |
| Danio rerio | Zebrafish | 0.80% | [32] | |
| Gallus gallus | Chicken | 0.20% | 2.90% | [32,35] |
| Homo sapiens | Human | 0.80% | 8.29% | [22,36] |
| Monodelphis domestica | Opossum | 2.00% | 10.64% | [32,37] |
| Mus musculus | Mouse | 2.00% | 9.22% | [32,36] |
| Xenopus tropicalis | Western clawed frog | 0.12% | [38] |