We quantified cranial shape of 30 wild and domestic rabbits using micro-computed tomography scans and three-dimensional geometric morphometrics. Here we review diverse literature and provide new data on cranial shape changes due to domestication in the European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) as a preliminary case study, thus contributing novel evidence to the debate. However, this "domestication syndrome" has been subject to debate, related to a lack of evidence for certain characteristics in many species. We suggest the preservation of these three pigeon genotypes as soon as possible and their controlled breeding for the protection of our local gene resources.ĭomestication leads to phenotypic characteristics that have been described to be similar across species. However, it is thought that it would be appropriate to evaluate morphological data together with genetic analysis.
Considering the body plumage color of pigeons, Mısıri and Bango pigeons show more similar appearance, however Baska pigeons has a different appearance from both genotypes. There were statistically significant differences among the genotypes in terms of body weight, head length-width, beak length-depth, chest depth-width, thoracic perimeter, tail and body length, wing span-length, tarsus diameter (p≤0.01). These three pigeon genotypes were included in the bird group with short beak and small body structure. The ages of the pigeons were classified into four groups: 12-24 months of age (age group I), 25-36 months of age (age group II), 37-48months of age (age group III), and 48 months of age and over (age group IV). This study aimed to determine the morphological and morphometric characteristics of Bango, Mısıri and Baska pigeons, which have been preferred to breed as ornamental and diver pigeons in Anatolia.
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