Pions vs. Fermi Dirac Statistics and Bose-Einstein Statistics

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Pions are classified as bosons and thus obey Bose-Einstein statistics. This classification arises from their integer spin, which is a characteristic of bosonic particles. In contrast, quarks, which are fermions, follow Fermi-Dirac statistics due to their half-integer spins. The discussion highlights the distinction between the statistical behaviors of quarks and pions, clarifying that while quarks are paired with anti-quarks, the resulting composite particles can exhibit bosonic behavior.

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Hello!
I have a small question, and I am not sure if I am missing something:
Today I glanced at the wikipedia page for Pions, and saw this: Statistics: Bosonic
Can anyone explain to me why a quark paired with a anti-quark obey Bose-Einstein Statistics? If quarks obey Fermi-Dirac statistics, and have integer spins, how can this be?
 
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Nevermind! Posted too soon, answered my own question!
 

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