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The genetic basis of the plumage polymorphism in red-footed boobies (Sula sula): a melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) analysis.

The Journal of heredity - 1 Jan 2000

Baião Patricia C, Schreiber Ea, Parker Patricia G

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The red-footed booby (Sula sula) is considered one of the most polymorphic seabirds, with 3 recognized major adult plumage types: 1) white, 2) white-tailed brown, and 3) brown and several degrees of intermediates. Here we show that the white/melanic polymorphism observed in this species is perfec...

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PMID: 17602182
DOI: 10.1093/jhered/esm030

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