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The genetics and evolution of eye color in domestic pigeons (Columba livia).

PLoS genetics - 1 Aug 2021

Si Si, Xu Xiao, Zhuang Yan, Gao Xiaodong, Zhang Honghai, Zou Zhengting, Luo Shu-Jin

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The eye color of birds, generally referring to the color of the iris, results from both pigmentation and structural coloration. Avian iris colors exhibit striking interspecific and intraspecific variations that correspond to unique evolutionary and ecological histories. Here, we identified the genetic basis of pearl (white) iris color in domestic pigeons (Columba livia) to explore the largely unknown genetic...

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PMID: 34460822
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1009770
PMCID: PMC8432899

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