Rumpless
Encyclopedia
Rumpless is a term used for the mutation
which causes the tail of an animal to be absent. Usage and examples can be found in Manx cat
s, Manx Rumpy
, Belgian d'Everberg
and Araucana
chickens.
Mutation
In molecular biology and genetics, mutations are changes in a genomic sequence: the DNA sequence of a cell's genome or the DNA or RNA sequence of a virus. They can be defined as sudden and spontaneous changes in the cell. Mutations are caused by radiation, viruses, transposons and mutagenic...
which causes the tail of an animal to be absent. Usage and examples can be found in Manx cat
Manx (cat)
The Manx cat , formerly often spelled Manks, is a breed of domestic cat originating on the Isle of Man, with a naturally occurring mutation that shortens the tail...
s, Manx Rumpy
Manx Rumpy
The Manx Rumpy, also called the Rumpless Game, is a breed of chicken which lacks a tail and rump. Unlike the Manx cat and tailless poultry that were common on the Isle of Man in 1871, the Manx Rumpy did not actually originate on the island, but was so named because of its resemblance to the Manx...
, Belgian d'Everberg
Belgian d'Everberg
The Belgian d'Everberg is a breed of bantam chicken from the Belgian village of Everberg in the Kortenberg municipality. Called the Barbu d'Everberg in the original French, it is a tailless variant of the Belgian Bearded d'Uccle. It is a rare breed even in its home country, and was developed in 1906...
and Araucana
Araucana
The Araucana, also known in the USA as a South American Rumpless, is a breed of chicken originating in Chile. The Araucana is often confused with other fowl, especially the Ameraucana and Easter Egger chickens, but has several unusual characteristics which distinguish it. They lay blue eggs, have...
chickens.