# W chromosome sequences of two bombycid moths provide an insight into the origin of Fem

*PRI Rank #15 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #15 |
| 18m citations | 11 |
| Journal | Molecular Ecology |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1111/mec.17434 |
| Corresponding authors | Jung Lee |
| Institution | Gakushuin University, Japan |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/lepidoptera-biology-and-taxonomy/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1111/mec.17434](https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.17434)

## Topics

Fem · W chromosome · Z chromosome · piRNA precursor · Fem piRNA · female determination · Bombyx mori · Masc · Trilocha varians · Fem-independent sex determination · Transposable elements · RTE-BovB · gypsy · satellite DNA · piRNA-producing region · W-Z homology · chimeric sequence · bombycid moths

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