Animals and their Chromosome Number

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• Examples of animals and their chromosome number

A chromosome is a structure formed by DNA and protein. The chromosome contains the genetic information of the entire organism. In other words, the genes of the entire body are found in each cell.

In diploid cells, the chromosomes form pairs. The members of each pair are called homologous chromosomes. Homologous chromosomes have the same structure and length but do not necessarily have the same genetic information.

Examples of animals and their chromosome number

1. Agrodiaetus butterfly. 268 chromosomes (134 pairs) This is one of the highest chromosome numbers in animals.
2. Rat: 106 chromosomes (51 pairs). It is the highest number of chromosomes observed in mammals.
3. Gamba (shrimp): between 86 and 92 chromosomes (between 43 and 46 pairs)
4. dove: 80 chromosomes (40 pairs)
5. Turkey: 80 chromosomes (40 pairs)
6. Rooster: 78 chromosomes (39 pairs)
7. Dingo: 78 chromosomes (39 pairs)
8. Coyote: 78 chromosomes (39 pairs)
9. Dog: 78 chromosomes (39 pairs)
10. Turtledove: 78 chromosomes (39 pairs)
11. Grey Wolf: 78 chromosomes (39 pairs)
12. Black bear: 74 chromosomes (37 pairs)
13. Grizzly: 74 chromosomes (37 pairs)
14. Deer: 70 chromosomes (35 pairs)
15. Canadian deer: 68 chromosomes (34 pairs)
16. Grey Fox: 66 chromosomes (33 pairs)
17. Raccoon: 38 chromosomes (19 pairs)
18. Chinchilla: 64 chromosomes (32 pairs)
19. Horse: 64 chromosomes (32 pairs)
20. Mule: 63 chromosomes. It has an odd number of chromosomes because it is a hybrid, and therefore it cannot reproduce. It is the cross between a donkey (62 chromosomes) and a horse (64 chromosomes).
21. Donkey: 62 chromosomes (31 pairs)
22. Giraffe: 62 chromosomes (31 pairs)
23. Moth: 62 chromosomes (31 pairs)
24. Fox: 60 chromosomes (30 pairs)
25. Bison: 60 chromosomes (30 pairs)
26. Cow: 60 chromosomes (30 pairs)
27. Goat: 60 chromosomes (30 pairs)
28. Elephant: 56 chromosomes (28 pairs)
29. Monkey: 54 chromosomes (27 pairs)
30. Sheep: 54 chromosomes (27 pairs)
31. Silk butterfly: 54 chromosomes (27 pairs)
32. Platypus: 52 chromosomes (26 pairs)
33. Beaver: 48 chromosomes (24 pairs)
34. Chimpanzee: 48 chromosomes (24 pairs)
35. Gorilla: 48 chromosomes (24 pairs)
36. Hare: 48 chromosomes (24 pairs)
37. Orangutan: 48 chromosomes (24 pairs)
38. Human being: 46 chromosomes (23 pairs)
39. Antelope: 46 chromosomes (23 pairs)
40. Dolphin: 44 chromosomes (22 pairs)
41. Rabbit: 44 chromosomes (22 pairs)
42. Panda: 42 chromosomes (21 pairs)
43. Ferret: 40 chromosomes (20 pairs)
44. Cat: 38 chromosomes (19 pairs)
45. Coati: 38 chromosomes (19 pairs)
46. Lion: 38 chromosomes (19 pairs)
47. Pork: 38 chromosomes (19 pairs)
48. Tiger: 38 chromosomes (19 pairs)
49. Earthworm: 36 chromosomes (18 pairs)
50. Meerkat: 36 chromosomes (18 pairs)
51. Red panda: 36 chromosomes (18 pairs)
52. European bee: 32 chromosomes (16 pairs)
53. Snail: 24 chromosomes (12 pairs)
54. Opossum: 22 chromosomes (11 pairs)
55. Kangaroo: 16 chromosomes (8 pairs)
56. Koala: 16 chromosomes (8 pairs)
57. Vinegar fly: 8 chromosomes (4 pairs)
58. Mites: between 4 and 14 chromosomes (between 2 and 7 pairs)
59. Ant: 2 chromosomes (1 pair)
60. Tasmanian Devil: 14 chromosomes (7 pairs)