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THE nomenclature of fowl genetics has become somewhat confused in recent years. So many characters have been investigated that the difficulty of designating symbols for the corresponding genes has increased considerably. There have been much overlapping and repetition, and the same symbol now frequently represents two, or even three genes. To experimental poultry breeders, and to students attempting to keep in touch with the latest developments, this position gives rise to much confusion.
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For references see Jull, M. A., "Poultry Breeding" (1940).
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SMYTH, J. Nomenclature of Fowl Genetics. Nature 148, 781 (1941). https://doi.org/10.1038/148781a0
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