Closely Related Pigeons Show Different Traits (IMAGE)

University of Utah

Closely Related Pigeons Show Different Traits

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The English pouter pigeon breed has feathers on its feet, left, while the Brunner pouter pigeon breed does not, right, yet the two breeds are closely related. University of Utah biologists study pigeons as a model for traits in other birds and animals, and found physical traits don't always reflect underlying genetics.

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Mike Shapiro, University of Utah

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