Origin of Bird Digits (IMAGE)

Yale University

Origin of Bird Digits

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A genomic analysis shows that precursor cells pb that form index finger in five-fingered vertebrates can form the "thumb" (in orange) or first digit in three-digit bird wing

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courtesy Yale University

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