Caudal duplication (dipygus) in a rock pigeon (Columba livia)
European Journal of Anatomy
Volume 16, Issue 3, September 2012, Pages 221-223
Corbera, J.A. , Morales, I., Arencibia, A., Morales, M., Gutiérrez, C
Abstract
The first description of caudal duplication (dipygus) in a pigeon (Columba livia) is presented. Congenital defect is macroscopically and radiologically described. A surgical exeresis was completed. Possible causes are discussed. Although it is unknown if congenital duplications are caused by genetic or environmental factors, or both, genetic factors can be suspected in this case.
