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    This document provides information about geese, including their scientific name, terminology for different ages and groups, external anatomy, characteristics, and references. It notes that the scientific name for domesticated geese is Anser anser domesticus. Male adult geese are called gander, females are called geese, and young are called goslings. Geese in flight are called a gaggle, and on the ground a skein or team. Externally, geese can weigh up to 4.1 kg and have webbed feet and a bill with a knob. They are bred for fertility, body size, and plumage.

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    This document provides information about geese, including their scientific name, terminology for different ages and groups, external anatomy, characteristics, and references. It notes that the scientific name for domesticated geese is Anser anser domesticus. Male adult geese are called gander, females are called geese, and young are called goslings. Geese in flight are called a gaggle, and on the ground a skein or team. Externally, geese can weigh up to 4.1 kg and have webbed feet and a bill with a knob. They are bred for fertility, body size, and plumage.

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    GANDER

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    This document provides information about geese, including their scientific name, terminology for different ages and groups, external anatomy, characteristics, and references. It notes that the scientific name for domesticated geese is Anser anser domesticus. Male adult geese are called gander, females are called geese, and young are called goslings. Geese in flight are called a gaggle, and on the ground a skein or team. Externally, geese can weigh up to 4.1 kg and have webbed feet and a bill with a knob. They are bred for fertility, body size, and plumage.

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    GROUP -1 ● Spiral-like, well-developed,

    ALEGA, MARY ROSE G. invaginated copulatory organ that is


    DAMASCO, SAM DANIEL about 15 cm in length

    ● Webbed feet
    GOOSE INFORMATION
    ● Lower and upper bill

    ● Presence of knob
    TERMINOLOGIES

    Scientific name of domesticated geese: Anser anser


    domesticus

    Male adult goose – Gander

    Female adult goose – Goose

    Young goose of either sex - Gosling

    Group of geese in flight – gaggle

    Group of geese on the ground – skein/team/wedge CHARACTERISTICS

    ● Geese are selected for fertility; females


    EXTERNAL ANATOMY lay up to 50 eggs per year.
    ● Geese lay large edible eggs weighing
    up to 120 t0 170 grams (4.2 – 6.0 oz).
    ● Bred for body size and even plumage
    ● Sex is determined primarily based on
    physical characteristics and behavior
    ● Males are distinguished by the
    protective behavior they exhibit toward
    their mates and offspring
    ● Large and can weigh up to – 4.1 kg
    ● Highly aggressive
    ● Domestic geese descended from ● Loud vocalization
    Greylag goose
    ● Susceptible to unusual movements
    ● Domesticated geese have a large fat ● Adapt to warm and cold climates
    deposit towards the tail end,
    ●
    thickening the rump and giving the
    bird a more upright stance
    ● Capable of flight
    ● Males are taller than females - 8-15 cm
    ● Males have longer and thicker necks
    ● Sharp-edged beak and pointy tongue
    ● Plumage varies; most they lose their REFERENCES
    dark brown tones; most are covered
    https://academic-accelerator.com/encyclopedia/domestic-goose
    with white feathers
    https://thepoultryguide.com/geese-characteristicsproducts-and-production/

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