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In the evolutionary scale of animal development, chickens are between mammals and reptiles. In addition to their morphological differences, mammals, birds, and reptiles vary greatly in their methods of reproduction and caring for their young.
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Parkhurst, C.R., Mountney, G.J. (1988). Anatomy and Structure of the Fowl. In: Poultry Meat and Egg Production. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-7053-6_2
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