Clench: a new autosomal recessive mutation in Japanese quail.

Abstract excerpt

The clench (CL) is a new morphological mutation in Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica). The CL mutants rigidly clench their toes in both legs, which gives rise to a human fistlike appearance in the distal ends of the legs. Other parts of the CL body are quite normal. In spite of the severe toe abn...

Topics

• Animals
• Coturnix
• Female
• Genes, Recessive
• Leg
• Male
• Mutation