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Pop-eye: an inherited Z-linked keratoglobus in the chicken.
The Journal of heredity - 1 Jan 2000
Bitgood J J, Whitley R D
Abstract excerpt
A Z-linked recessive mutation in the domestic fowl is reported that results in a keratoglobus of both eyes. It does not appear to have any effect on the vision of affected individuals. The keratoglobus is not noticeable at hatching, but becomes obvious by 5-6 weeks of age. The mutant has been designated pop-eye, gene symbol pop. Initial studies suggest linkage with the late feathering (K) locus, and with the NM...
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