Fig. 8

Predicted gene models for Cmdsx gene. In addition to the previously reported four splice variants (corresponding to isoforms A to D), we identified 16 new splice variants of dsx in Cyclommatus metallifer. We updated the exon number from those reported in Gotoh et al. (2014). Exon 8 and exon 9 were divided into 8a, 8b and 9a, 9b, respectively (green bars and numbers). Also, five new exons were named (exon 10 to exon 14; red bars and numbers). Coding sequences are indicated in gray, arrows indicate forward and reverse primer locations for RT-PCR