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When was the first bird genome assembly from a wild species completed?
Quick Answer
Wild bird genome projects expanded in the 21st century, following the chicken genome in 2004.
The Full Story
After the chicken genome was sequenced in 2004, scientists rapidly expanded to wild bird species in the 21st century. Large comparative projects made it possible to assemble genomes from finches, falcons, parrots, and other birds. These studies improved understanding of traits like song learning, flight, and island evolution. They also helped researchers compare how different bird lineages adapted to very different environments.
Key Facts
1.Chicken genome in 2004
2.Wild bird genomes expanded in the 21st century
3.Used for comparative evolution
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