‘Lurcher’, a new gene in linkage group XI of the house mouse (original) (raw)

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Lurcher, Lc, a new mutant of the house mouse with neuromuscular action, is semidominant and is lethal in the homozygote, which dies soon after birth. The cause of death is not known. It is in Linkage Group XI, lying about 8 centimorgans beyond_waved_-1 with respect to_White. Lurcher_ females have smaller litters.

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Phillips, R.J.S. ‘Lurcher’, a new gene in linkage group XI of the house mouse.J Genet 57, 35–42 (1960). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02985337

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• Received: 27 March 1958
• Issue Date: June 1960
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02985337

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