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Poultry Breeding and Genetics COPY Flashcards

1
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What are the breeds in the American class used for?

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Egg and meat production.

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What characteristics are shared among the breeds in the American Class?

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  1. Yellow skin and shanks.
  2. Clean shanks.
  3. Red earlobes.
  4. Brown-shelled eggs.
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How much does the Jersey Giant weigh?

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10-13 lbs.
*Largest American breed.

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What are the 2 varieties of Jersey Giants?

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  1. Jersey Black Giants.
  2. Jersey White Giants.
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What comb style does the Jersey Giant have?

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Single Comb.

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What is the plumage color of the Jersey Black Giant?

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Black plumage

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What is the plumage color of the Jersey White Giant?

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White plumage.

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How many eggs per year does the Jersey Giant lay?

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260.

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What is the origin of the New Hampshire?

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Developed from the RIR.

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How much does the New Hampshire weigh?

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6.5-8.5 lbs.

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How is the plumage of the New Hampshire described?

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Lighter red in color and less uniform.

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What variety of comb does the New Hampshire have?

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Single comb.

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How many eggs per year does the New Hampshire produce?

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280.

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14
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What temperament does the New Hampshire have?

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Competitive/aggressive.

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What is considered to be the oldest and most popular American Breed?

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The Plymouth Rock.

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16
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How much does the Plymouth Rock weigh?

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7.5-9.5 lbs.

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17
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What are the 2 most popular varieties of Plymouth Rock?

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  1. White.
  2. Barred.
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How is the plumage of the white Plymouth Rock described?

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Solid white.

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How is the plumage of the Barred Plymouth Rock described?

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Black and white speckled.

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What type of comb does the Plymouth Rock have?

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Single.

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How many eggs per year does the Plymouth Rock lay?

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280.

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What kind of temperament does the Plymouth Rock have?

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Calm.

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What 2 classes were developed from the Asiatic class?

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  1. American.
  2. English.
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What are the breeds in the Asiatic class characterized by?

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  1. Large bodies.
  2. Heavy bones.
  3. Feathered shanks.
  4. Yellow skin.
  5. Red ear lobes.
  6. Lay brown eggs.
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What is the origin of the Brahma?

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Originated in India and brought to America more than a century ago.

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How is the plumage of the Brahma described?

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Varies from light (with black, white-edged hackle feathers) to buff to dark. Well-feathered.

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How much does the Brahma weigh?

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9.5-12 lbs.

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What kind of comb does the Brahma have?

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Pea comb.

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29
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How many eggs per year does the Brahma produce?

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150.

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What temperament does the Brahma have?

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Calm.

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What is the origin of the Cochin?

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Imported into the United States around 1847.

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How is the plumage of the Cochin breed described?

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Loose, extremely long, and abundant. 4 varieties: Black, Buff, White, and Partridge.

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How much does the Cochin weigh?

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8.5-11 lbs.

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34
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What kind of comb does the Cochin have?

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Single comb.

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How many eggs per year does the Cochin lay?

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160.

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36
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What is the temperament of the Cochin?

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Friendly.

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37
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What are characteristics of the English class?

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  1. White skin (except for the Cornish, which has yellow skin).
  2. Fleshing properties.
  3. Size.
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What is the origin of the Australorp?

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Developed in Australia from the Black Orpington.

39
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How much does an Australorp weigh?

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6.5-8.5 lbs.

40
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What type of comb does the Australorp have?

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Single comb.

41
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Per year, how many eggs does the Australorp lay?

42
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How is the plumage of the Australorp described?

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Dark black.

43
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What is the temperament of the Australorp?

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Docile/Hardy.

44
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How much does the Orpington weigh?

45
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How is the plumage of the Orpington described?

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  1. Loose feathering.
  2. Buff, White, Blue, and Black.
46
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What kind of comb does the Orpington have?

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Single comb.

47
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How many eggs per year does the Orpington produce?

48
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What is the temperament of the Orpington?

49
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How much does the Ancona weigh?

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4.5-6 lbs.

50
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What are the characteristics of the Mediterranean Class?

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  1. White ear lobes.
  2. Large comb.
  3. Clean legs.
  4. Early maturing.
  5. White-shelled eggs.
  6. Smaller than the other classes described.
  7. Nervous disposition.
51
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How is the plumage of the Ancona described?

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Greenish-black, white-tipped.

52
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What two comb types can the Ancona have?

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  1. Rose.
  2. Single.
    *Only way to tell the 2 varieties apart.
53
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How many eggs per year does the Ancona lay?

54
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What is the temperament of the Ancona?

55
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What is the origin of the Leghorn?

A

Egg production, especially the hybrids.

56
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How much does the Leghorn weigh?

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4.5-6 lbs.

57
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How is the plumage of the Leghorn described?

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White, Buff, Grey, or Brown.

58
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What are the 2 types of combs that a Leghorn can have?

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  1. Single.
  2. Rose.
59
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How many eggs per year does the Leghorn lay?

60
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What kind of temperament does the Leghorn have?

61
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What are turkeys primarily raised for?

62
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What are the 5 varieties of turkeys?

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  1. Broad Breasted White.
  2. Broad Breasted Bronze.
  3. Bourbon Red.
  4. White Holland.
  5. Beltsville Small White.
63
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What 3 traits are highly heritable in turkeys?

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  1. Color.
  2. Size.
  3. Conformation.
64
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What are the usual mating practices used in turkeys?

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  1. Individual selection.
  2. Mass mating.
65
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What are the characteristics of the Broad Breasted White?

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All the same as the Broad Breasted Bronze, except for having white plumage.

66
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Why is the Broad Breasted White known to be a rapidly growing bird?

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It has a high feed efficiency.

67
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What two advantage do white feathers have?

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  1. Eliminates objectionable dark pinfeathers and dark skin pigmentation.
  2. Reduced cost of processing the bird.
68
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What % of market turkeys are Broad Breasted White?

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> 95%.
*Started to become the majority in the early 1970’s.

69
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What is the origin of the Broad Breasted Bronze?

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Originated in the U.S. and was the prevalent market turkey from 1940-1960.

70
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What kind of carcass does the Broad Breasted Bronze have?

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Uniform, well-fleshed.

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How much does a Broad Breasted Bronze tom weigh?

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25-28 lbs.

72
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How much does a Broad Breasted Bronze hen weigh?

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15-16 lbs.

73
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How is the plumage of the Broad Breasted Bronze described?

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Black background with iridescent bronze, red, green, and copper.

74
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What color do the head and wattle transition to from top to bottom in the Broad Breasted Bronze?

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Bluish-white to red.

75
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What is the origin of the White Holland?

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Originated in Europe and is similar to Broad Breasted Bronze.
*Higher fertility and good egg layer.

76
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How much does a White Holland tom weigh?

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23-33 lbs.

77
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How much does a White Holland hen weigh?

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13-14 lbs.

78
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How is the plumage of the White Holland described?

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Pure white.

79
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What color do the head and wattle transition to from top to bottom in the White Holland?

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Red to pinkish-white.

80
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What is the origin of the Beltsville Small White?

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Developed at a USDA facility in Beltsville, Maryland.

81
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How much does a Beltsville Small White tom weigh?

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12-17 lbs.

82
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How much does a Beltsville Small White hen weigh?

83
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How is the plumage of the Beltsville Small White described?

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Pure white.

84
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What color do the head and wattle transition to from top to bottom in the Beltsville Small White?

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Red to pinkish-white.

85
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What is the Beltsville Small White known for?

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Being an egg producer with high hatchability and poor feed efficiency.

86
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What is the origin of the Bourbon Red?

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Developed in Kentucky. Is an egg producer near extinction.

87
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How much does a Bourbon Red tom weigh?

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23-33 lbs.

88
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How much does a Bourbon Red hen weigh?

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14-18 lbs.

89
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How is the plumage on the breast, back, body, and wings of the Bourbon Red described?

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Dark, rich, chestnut mahogany with black edged feathers.

90
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How are the primary and secondary wing feathers of the Bourbon Red described?

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Pure white.

91
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How are the tail feathers of the Bourbon Red described?

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White with a dimly outlined bar of red at the distal end of each.

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