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Morphological diversity in domestic turkeys was analyzed using biometric data from 97 reports. Key traits like leg length and body mass help differentiate turkey breeds, suggesting distinct African and Mediterranean groups.

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  • Poultry Science
  • Animal Genetics
  • Quantitative Biology

Background:

  • The morphological diversity of domestic turkeys remains an underexplored area in poultry research.
  • Understanding turkey genotype variations is crucial for breed characterization and conservation efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a meta-analysis of existing morphometric studies on domestic turkeys.
  • To identify key biometric traits that explain morphological diversity across different turkey genotypes.
  • To explore potential groupings of turkey breeds based on quantitative phenotypic data.

Main Methods:

  • Meta-analysis of 97 reports from 28 morphometric characterization studies covering 15 turkey genotypes.
  • Principal Component Analyses (PCA) using biometric measurements and indices as independent variables.
  • Correlation matrix analysis to identify associations between different morphometric traits.

Main Results:

  • Biometric indices explained over 70% of variance in the first two principal components for both sexes.
  • Leg length, body mass, shape, and tarsus indices demonstrated high explanatory power, particularly tarsus and shape in females.
  • Head region showed high variance in males, while leg variability was notable in females, suggesting sex-specific morphological differences.
  • PCA revealed potential grouping patterns, proposing 'African' and 'Mediterranean' turkey lineages based on biometric traits.
  • Negative correlation between breast circumference and weight/size traits indicates differences in body conformation among turkey landraces.

Conclusions:

  • Biometric indices are powerful tools for characterizing morphological diversity in domestic turkeys.
  • Distinct biometric profiles suggest potential 'African' and 'Mediterranean' turkey groupings.
  • Findings provide a foundation for standardized phenotypic characterization of turkey breeds globally.
  • Acknowledges data limitations, emphasizing the need for comprehensive breed reports and standardized measurements.