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What causes brachydactyly in rabbits?
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In rabbits, brachydactylyāa condition characterized by abnormally short digitsāis caused by a recessive gene. This genetic factor triggers a localized breakdown of circulation within the developing limb bud of the embryo. This disruption leads to necrosis, or tissue death, followed by a healing process that results in the shortened digit structure.1