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Old 08-05-2008, 07:53 AM   #1
Brian - LCRC
Corucia Abaxial pattern:Genetic or Scars?

Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC)


Long ago in the before time, A Corucia male Czz named Festus came to light that had what appeared to be a very nasty abaxial ( belly area) scar. One would look at this individual and think - This individual went through so serious crap. What could have been the history? It seemed without a doubt it was from a serious injury or infection.

Another Corucia female LCRC/Czz/59 should the same pattern.

It has come to our attention that still another Corucia May possess this pattern.

The pattern appears as a long black vertical scar in the middle of the abaxial region with horizontal striations. In some respects, I consider it looking like a railroad track pattern.

Is it naturally occurring or indeed a scar. But if the latter, what are the odds of more than one individual having the same pattern scar?

It reminds me of the old Star Trek episode: "Let this be your Last Battlefield where a Sharonian named Lokai came aboard and after looking at his half white -half black appearance it was concluded by Kirk, Spock and Bones that this was an isolated case- a mutation. Later they encountered Bele who was similar but with a reversed pattern. After seeing him the comment was made "One of a kind?"

If anyone else has seen this please post and we'll discuss it further.


Sincerely,
Brian
LCRC
 
Old 08-06-2008, 08:08 AM   #2
Brian - LCRC
genetic glitch?

Leeway Corucia Research Center (LCRC)


One thought on the above is a genetic glitch. A missing or damaged section of DNA.

For instance Lutino cockatiels possess a consistent bald spot on top of the head.

However, This was caused by extreme inbreeding by Homo sapiens -underlined to achieve a white 'designer' cockatiel.

The Corucia in question appear to have all been WC's. If a genetic glitch, this would mean an isolated population on one of the Solomon islands where there was limited genetic diversity. This would be hard to imagine and prove.

Brian
LCRC
 

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