OMIA:000249 : Cyclopia

Categories: Craniofacial phene

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Cross-species summary: A congenital developmental disorder characterised by a single orbital fossa (eye socket). Named after the race of one-eyed giants of Greek mythology. In humans, this disorder is often associated with a chromosomal abnormality.

Species in which this phene is found:
chicken (Gallus gallus)
dog (Canis lupus familiaris)
domestic cat (Felis catus)
horse (Equus caballus)
pig (Sus scrofa)
taurine cattle (Bos taurus)
sheep (Ovis aries)
rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
American mink (Neovison vison)

Edit History


  • Created by Frank Nicholas on 03 May 2005
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 25 Sep 2021
  • Changed by Imke Tammen2 on 20 Mar 2022