Piebald

Discussion in 'Biology & Genetics' started by Orleander, Jan 18, 2009.

  1. Orleander

    Orleander OH JOY!!!! Valued Senior Member

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    What makes an animal piebald? I've seen piebald horses, but never piebald deer. Is it latent albinism?

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    Orleander, Jan 18, 2009
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  3. cosmictraveler

    cosmictraveler Be kind to yourself always. Valued Senior Member

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    I would think in most cases it helps camouflage themselves within their environment.
     
    cosmictraveler, Jan 18, 2009
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  5. clusteringflux

    clusteringflux Version 1. OH! Valued Senior Member

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    Deer in texas are bread with Holsteins (dairy cows) so they get bigger and taste better with cookies.


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    clusteringflux, Jan 18, 2009
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  7. S.A.M.

    S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

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    Here is what I found:

    http://dic.academic.ru/dic.nsf/enwiki/397979
     
    S.A.M., Jan 18, 2009
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  8. iceaura

    iceaura Valued Senior Member

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    Whitetail fawns are mottled - the genetics are there for mottling via neoteny.
     
    iceaura, Jan 18, 2009
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