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Genetic correlations of direct and indirect genetic components of social dominance with fitness and morphology traits in cattle.
Genetics, selection, evolution : GSE - 30 Nov 2023
Tuliozi Beniamino, Mantovani Roberto, Schoepf Ivana, Tsuruta Shogo, Mancin Enrico, Sartori Cristina
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BACKGROUND: Within the same species, individuals show marked variation in their social dominance. Studies on a handful of populations have indicated heritable genetic variation for this trait, which is determined by both the genetic background of the individual (direct genetic effect) and of its opponent (indirect genetic effect). However, the evolutionary consequences of selection for this trait are largely...
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