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OMIA 000468-10036 : Heterochromia irides/iridis in Mesocricetus auratus

In other species: cattle , sheep , pig , dog

Possibly relevant human trait(s) and/or gene(s) (MIM number): 142500

Mendelian trait/disorder: unknown

Considered a defect: yes

Cross-species summary: Difference in colour of the iris in the two eyes, or in different areas of one iris.

References


Note: the references are listed in reverse chronological order (from the most recent year to the earliest year), and alphabetically by first author within a year.
1965 Reid, W.F. :
Heterochromia iridis - a new mutation in hamsters All-Pets 36:38, 40-42, 1965.
1962 Margalhaes, H., Martin, J.R., Loan, E.L. :
Heterochromia iridis in the golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) American Zoologist 2:537 only, 1962.

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  • Created by Frank Nicholas on 06 Sep 2005