Which gene complex is responsible for the neurological "wobble" defect?
Answer
Spider complex
The neurological condition frequently referred to as the "wobble," characterized by head-shaking and equilibrium loss, is not linked to the Piebald gene whatsoever. Instead, this defect is specifically associated with the Spider complex and related genes, such as Champagne or Power Ball. Confusion arises because breeders often combine Piebald with these wobble-inducing genes, resulting in a Spider Pied that displays the defect inherited from the Spider lineage, not the Piebald lineage. A pure Piebald is expected to be free of this neurological issue.
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