Milky
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Homozygous milky blue checker. | |
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Locus | my locus |
Genetic symbol | my |
Common name | Milky |
Inheritance | Autosomal recessive |
Mutation type | Modifier |
Commonly found in breeds such as: | Indian breeds |
Milky is an allele at the my locus. This mutation is recessive to wild type.
Description
Inheritance
Milky is an autosomal recessive mutation. This means that both parents need to carry the mutant gene for it to express in the next generation. As a recessive mutation, it is possible for this mutation to be carried by a bird who does not visually express it.