Other Definitions
melanism (dict)
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MelanismMelanism is an increased amount of black or nearly black pigmentation (as of skin, feathers, or hair) of an individual or kind of organism. Leopards, pumas and jaguars with this condition are often called panthers or black panthers. However, leopards, jaguars, lions and tigers are all members of the Panthera genus. See also:
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