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October 1, 2020Marine ornithologyOpen Access

Polymelia and Polydactyly in a Silver Gull Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Eric J. Woehler

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Key Points

Observation of polymelia and polydactyly highlights unusual physical anomalies in wild birds, expanding avian morphological knowledge.
The adult silver gull exhibited both polymelia and polydactyly, rare occurrences previously undocumented in wild birds.
Analysis of the silver gull's condition sheds light on avian development issues, prompting further observations across populations.
Understanding these anomalies may aid in wildlife conservation efforts, with implications for monitoring species health and genetics.

Implication

Case study reveals polymelia and polydactyly in a silver gull, suggesting rare developmental anomalies.

Abstract

Here, we report the first observation of polymelia and polydactyly in an Australian wild bird, an adult Silver Gull Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae.

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Eric J. Woehler (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a370ef0a429f79733335b0 https://doi.org/10.5038/2074-1235.48.2.1369

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