Comparative Functional Morphology of Skulls among Japanese Breeds of Domestic Fowls

The skull of six Japanese fowl breeds, namely, Chabo, Oh-Shamo, Onagadori, Shokoku, Tosajidori, and Totenko, were morphologically compared in this study. The morphological differences in the skull size and shape among the breeds were as follows. 1) Oh-Shamo possessed a wide bill, thick bill tip, s...

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Main Authors: Kohei Kudo, Naoki Tsunekawa, Hiroshi Ogawa, Hideki Endo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Poultry Science Association 2016-01-01
Series:The Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/53/1/53_0150055/_pdf/-char/en