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  • The three-part structure of ribbon-like proteinaceous material that serves to align and join the paired homologous chromosomes. It is formed during the zygotene stage of the first meiotic division. It is a prerequisite for crossing-over. (en)

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http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6c195375

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