A new recessive ametapodia mutation in the chicken (Gallus domesticus)

An apparently new mutation that is associated with abnormal limb development appeared in a strain of Light Brown Leghorn chickens. Mutants are characterized by the complete absence of the tarsometatarsals, while severely hypoplastic development of the metacarpals is also present. The phenotype of th...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of heredity 2000-07, Vol.91 (4), p.340-342
Hauptverfasser:	Smyth, Jr, J R, Sreekumar, G P, Coyle, C A, Bitgood, J J
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Bone and Bones - abnormalities Chickens - genetics Genes Genes, Recessive Genetics Limb Deformities, Congenital - genetics Limb Deformities, Congenital - veterinary Mutation Poultry Poultry Diseases - genetics
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