OMIA:000985 : Teat / nipple, number

Categories: Endocrine / exocrine gland phene (incl mammary gland)

Possible human homologue (MIM number): 163700 (trait)

Links to MONDO diseases: No links.

Cross-species summary: Also known as supernumerary teats, multi-nippled, polymastia and hyperthelia

Species in which this phene is found:
pig (Sus scrofa)
llama (Lama glama)
taurine cattle (Bos taurus)
goat (Capra hircus)
sheep (Ovis aries)
rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
alpaca (Vicugna pacos)

Edit History


  • Created by Frank Nicholas on 03 May 2005
  • Changed by Frank Nicholas on 17 Oct 2012
  • Changed by Frank Nicholas on 12 Dec 2012
  • Changed by Frank Nicholas on 24 Nov 2016
  • Changed by Frank Nicholas on 18 Sep 2017
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 25 Sep 2021
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 03 Nov 2021
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 20 Oct 2022