Tribolium - maxillopedia(Dachsund-1)

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T(2;9) mxp(Dch-1) = maxillopedia(Dachsund-1)
Gene:	mxp
Feature/structure:	Antennae and legs
Linkage Group:	( 2 , 9 )
Origin:	Radiation-induced.
Description:	• Dominant, gain-of-function [GOF]. Antennae & legs shorter than normal [partially transformed towards palp] in heterozygotes. Dch-1/Dch-3 heteroallelic adults have complete and dramatic transformation of legs into palps.