Categories: Skeleton phene (incl. short stature & teeth)

Possible human homologues (MIM numbers): 181440 (trait) , 188700 (trait) , 259200 (trait)

Cross-species summary: Abnormal growth ossification centers in young, growing animals. Initially a degeneration/ necrosis followed by regeneration or recalcification. Osteochondrosis (OC) lesions that result is bone or cartilage fragments are called osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) - see OMIA:000748.

Species in which this phene is found:
chicken (Gallus gallus)
dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
domestic cat (Felis catus)
horse (Equus caballus)
pig (Sus scrofa)
deer (Cervidae)
taurine cattle (Bos taurus)
indicine cattle (zebu) (Bos indicus)
sheep (Ovis aries)
raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides)