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This is why all calico cats are female. Fur color comes from the X chromosome. The different color areas are descendant from different initial somatic cells.
by alias_ 10y ago
This is why all calico cats are female. Fur color comes from the X chromosome. The different color areas are descendant from different initial somatic cells.
- mitchty 10y agoIncorrect, male calicos exist. Though they are sterile due to the extra X chromosome. http://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/why-are-male-calico-cats-so-rare http://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/why-are-male-calico-c...