Rusty
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| Homozygous rusty blue check. | |
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| Locus | ry locus |
| Genetic symbol | ry |
| Common name | Rusty |
| Inheritance | Autosomal recessive |
| Mutation type | Colour modifier |
Rusty is an allele at the ry locus. This mutation is recessive to wild type.
Description
Inheritance
Rusty 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.
