Advanced Genetic Definitions
Allele - either of the two paired genes which can affect an inheritable trait (one from the father, one from the mother). A wild type allele, together with another wild type alleles, produces a normal individual. A changed, or mutant, allele can block or divert a biochemical pathway to produce a phenotype that is different from the wild type.
Locus - a gene or allele's position on a chromosome (plural: loci) Most mutations appear on separate Locations of the chromosome. Allowing multiple mutant allele to be in place at once. Allowing for Double, Triple and perhaps endless combinations of genetic traits.
Amelanistic - having no melanin. (Albinos)
Axanthic - having no yellow color. (Axanthics)
Hypomelanistic - an animal having less black and/or brown color than a wild-type. (Ghosts)
Leucistic - a pure white animal with dark eyes. (Leucys)
Melanistic - abnormally dark, especially due to an increase of melanin. (Sables)
Xanthic - having more yellow color than wild-type. ("Caramel" Albino)
Super Form- commonly used Ball Python term for the (homozygous) dominant form of a co-dominant mutation. Super Cinnamon, Super Pastel, Super Phantom, Super Enchi Pastel
P generation - two unique animals that begin a breeding program.
F1 generation - first generation offspring of a P generation breeding.
F2 generation - second generation offspring resulting from orginal P generation breeding. The offspring of two F1s.
F3 generation - third generation offspring resulting from orginal P generation breeding. The offspring of two F2s.
So there are the most popular breeds out there right now. These babies come with a high price most of the time as well, so get ready to shell out if you want some.
The Bearded Dragon Manual (Advanced Vivarium Systems)
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