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Comparative morphological study of skeletal muscle weight among the red jungle fowl (Gallus gallus) and various fowl breeds (Gallus domesticus).
Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution - 1 Dec 2022
Endo Hideki, Tsunekawa Naoki, Kudo Kohei, Oshida Tatsuo, Motokawa Masaharu, Sonoe Mitsuru, Wanghongsa Sawai, Tirawattanawanich Chanin, Phimphachanhvongsod Viengsavanh, Sasaki Takeshi, Yonezawa Takahiro, Akishinonomiya Fumihito
Abstract excerpt
We examined the weight distribution of skeletal muscles of the red jungle fowl, then compared these values with those of domesticated populations to determine how muscle distribution has changed by selecting breeding. Sonia, Fayoumi, and Rhode Island Red were selected for comparison from livestock breeds, while Japanese Shamo and Thai fighting cocks were selected from cockfighting groups. Principal component...
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