Multivariate characterisation of morpho-biometric traits of indigenous helmeted Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) in Nigeria.

Multivariate characterisation of morpho-biometric traits of indigenous helmeted Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) in Nigeria.

This study was conducted to characterise phenotypically helmeted Guinea fowls in three agro-ecologies in Nigeria using multivariate approach. Eighteen biometric characters, four morphological indices and eleven qualitative physical traits were investigated in a total of 569 adult birds (158 males an...

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Main Authors: Abdulmojeed Yakubu, Praise Jegede, Mathew Wheto, Ayoola J Shoyombo, Ayotunde O Adebambo, Mustapha A Popoola, Osamede H Osaiyuwu, Olurotimi A Olafadehan, Olayinka O Alabi, Comfort I Ukim, Samuel T Vincent, Harirat L Mundi, Adeniyi Olayanju, Olufunmilayo A Adebambo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0261048

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