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QTL linkage mapping of wing length in zebra finch using genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphisms markers.
Molecular ecology - 1 Jan 2012
Schielzeth Holger, Forstmeier Wolfgang, Kempenaers Bart, Ellegren Hans
Abstract excerpt
Avian wing length is an important trait that covaries with the ecology and migratory behaviour of a species and tends to change rapidly when the conditions are altered. Long-distance migrants typically have longer wings than short-distance migrants and sedentary species, and long-winged species also tend to be more dispersive. Although the substantial heritability of avian wing length is well established, the...
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