Evolution of an Epidermal Differentiation Complex (EDC) Gene Family in Birds

The transition of amniotes to a fully terrestrial lifestyle involved the adaptation of major molecular innovations to the epidermis, often in the form of epidermal appendages such as hair, scales and feathers. Feathers are diverse epidermal structures of birds, and their evolution has played a key r...

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Main Authors: Anthony Davis, Matthew J. Greenwold
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/12/5/767