Glowing Pig passes gene to piglets


	Glowing Pig passes gene to piglets

pokkets

1-9-2008 5:28 PM

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pokkets says:

While there seems to be evidence that the glowing gene can be passed on, it only seems to be passed on at the same ratio as any other variation.

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