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Polydactyly in Arctic foxes (Vulpes lagopus)

Andrzej GUGOLEK
Janusz STRYCHALSKI
Malgorzata KONSTANTYNOWICZ
Pages
277–280
Publication Date
2011-04-01
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Our results show that the presence of an extra claw on one or both hands in some Arctic fox puppies may, but does not have to, be a dominant trait.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Seven Arctic fox puppies were found to have an extra claw (resembling a canine dewclaw) on their thoracic limb.
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Key Findings & Data:These individuals came from 2 litters born of 2 different females.
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Conclusion & Impact:Our results show that the presence of an extra claw on one or both hands in some Arctic fox puppies may, but does not have to, be a dominant trait.
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⚙️Variables:Key words: Polydactyly · thoracic limb · Vulpes lagopus

Abstract

Seven Arctic fox puppies were found to have an extra claw (resembling a canine dewclaw) on their thoracic limb. These individuals came from 2 litters born of 2 different females. The "dewclaw" comprised a claw loosely connected with the limb by soft tissue, and it had the third phalanx (PIII) and a vestigial phalanx. Our results show that the presence of an extra claw on one or both hands in some Arctic fox puppies may, but does not have to, be a dominant trait. The differences between the 2 analyzed litters support the hypothesis that the mode of inheritance of the investigated trait in Arctic foxes could be more complex.

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Seven Arctic fox puppies were found to have an extra claw (resembling a canine dewclaw) on their thoracic limb. These individuals came from 2 litters born of 2 different females. The "dewclaw" comprised a claw loosely connected with the limb by soft tissue, and it had the third phalanx (PIII) and a vestigial phalanx. Our results show that the presence of an extra claw on one or both hands in some Arctic fox puppies may, but does not have to, be a dominant trait. The differences between the 2 analyzed litters support the hypothesis that the mode of inheritance of the investigated trait in Arctic foxes could be more complex.

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GUGOLEK, A., STRYCHALSKI, J., KONSTANTYNOWICZ, M. (2011). Polydactyly in Arctic foxes (Vulpes lagopus). Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Cilt: 35 - Sayı: 4, 277–280. https://ajindex.com/articles/122040

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