Microphthalmia: a morphogenetic lethal mutation of the campbelli hamster (Phodopus campbelli).

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Microphthalmia is a new mutation of the campbelli hamster (Phodopus campbelli) that is controlled by an incomplete dominant autosomal gene Mi. The dorsal coat of the heterozygote had dark markings on a white background. The dark markings appear on the head, back, and rump. Their color is very similar to that of the wild type, but slightly lighter. The pupil and iris of the heterozygote are black with reddish...

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