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Pea comb

Pea comb in poultry is a low comb with three low ridges. The middle ridge is higher than the other two. Pea comb is a dominant mutation in chickens that drastically reduces the size of the comb and wattles. It is an adaptive trait in cold climates as it reduces heat loss and makes the chicken less susceptible to frost lesions.
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