According to a new study, the precise patterning of bird feathers relies on signaling through ectodysplasin (EDA) and its receptor EDAR -- the same signaling pathway known to be crucial for the ...
Patterns can also signal the mother's health and are sometimes used to protect the chicks from sun damage or overheating.
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