Recessive opal
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| Recessive Opal Bar (with recessive opal grizzle in background). | |
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| Locus | o locus |
| Genetic symbol | o |
| Common name | Recessive opal |
| Inheritance | Autosomal recessive |
| Mutation type | Colour modifier |
| Commonly found in breeds such as: | Racing homer |
Recessive opal is an allele at the o locus. This mutation is recessive to wild type.
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Description
Inheritance
Recessive opal 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 trait to be carried by a bird who does not visually express it.
History
See also
Dominant opal - a visually similar but unrelated trait.
