Article
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 des...
Topics
- Animals
- Chickens
- Cornea
- Crosses, Genetic
- Female
- Genetic Linkage
- Male
- Phenotype
- Poultry Diseases
- Sex Chromosomes