melanism

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An undue development of dark-colored pigment in the skin or its appendages; -- the opposite of albinism.

A disease; black jaundice. See Mel/na.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Jonathan Wells is one of a number of creationists who have criticized the use of peppered moth melanism as an example of evolution in action. Source: Internet

It is thought that melanism may confer a selective advantage under certain conditions since it is more common in regions of dense forest, where light levels are lower. Source: Internet

Jaguars with melanism appear entirely black, although their spots are still visible on close examination. Source: Internet

This has led to the coining of the term "industrial melanism " to refer to the genetic darkening of species in response to pollutants. Source: Internet

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