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Defining Holobaramins of Order Galliformes Using Molecular Data

Jordan, Marshall and Cserhati, Matthew (2025) Defining Holobaramins of Order Galliformes Using Molecular Data. Answers Research Journal, 18: 23. pp. 421-429. ISSN 1937-9056

Abstract

Genomic data is proving to be a valuable addition to the science of baraminology in its task of classifying organisms according to their originally created kinds. Here, order Galliformes is characterized as belonging to two putative holobramins based on a statistical clustering of mitochondrial genome sequences and nuclear genome k-mer signatures. These two holobaramins are the Megapodiidae and the remaining four galliform families (Phasianidae, Numididae, Cracidae, and Odontophoridae). This study affirms the results of a previous study of Galliformes using morphological and hybridization data. The conclusions remain tenuous due to probable genetic changes in the original created kinds brought about by the population bottleneck of the Flood, genetic drift, and other natural processes to which all living things are subject. Also, a dearth of genomic data contributes to the difficulty of discerning the Galliformes baraminology. Yet our Lord is glorified as we study and marvel at the beautiful birds he has created.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Q Science (General) > QH Natural History. Biology > QH102 Baraminology. Biosystematics
Q Science (General) > QH Natural History. Biology > QH426 Genetics
Q Science (General) > QL Zoology > QL605 Chordates. Vertebrates
Depositing User: Admin
Date Deposited: 04 Sep 2026 23:42
Last Modified: 04 Sep 2026 23:42
URI: https://crsq.creationresearch.org/id/eprint/1538

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