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Where is the origin of the Japanese gamecocks?
Gene - 23 Oct 2003
Komiyama Tomoyoshi, Ikeo Kazuho, Gojobori Takashi
Abstract excerpt
The tradition of cockfighting is widespread throughout the world. There is no doubt that the gamecock has evolved together with the human culture of cockfighting for a long time. In Japan, there is a group of gamecocks called "Shamo" that are used specifically for cockfighting. However, the process of the geographic distribution of cockfighting and the influx route of gamecocks into Japan are totally unclear. The...
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