This glossary contains a number of definitions from the following publication:
J. M. Cock; Tessmar-Raible, K.; Boyen, C.; Viard, F. (Eds.), Introduction to Marine Genomics, vol. 1, 1st ed., Advances in Marine Genomics Vol. (Springer, 2010). Available from: http://www.springer.com/life+
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hox cluster |
Genomic array of Hox genes, which constitute a subgroup of homeodomain proteins. Spatial Hox gene expression during development tends to correlate with the spatial arrangements of genes in the genomes of a broad panel of animals. Hence, Hox clusters also serve as a paradigm to understand the commonalities and changes during the evolution of animal body plans. |