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Melanist
Translation of "melanist" into Russian
melanist
Noun
UK
/ˈmɛl.ə.nɪst/
US
/ˈmɛl.ə.nɪst/
melanist
melanists pl
The melanist was studying the effects of increased melanin in animals.
Меланист изучал влияние повышенного содержания меланина у животных.
Definitions
melanist
Noun
UK
/ˈmɛl.ə.nɪst/
US
/ˈmɛl.ə.nɪst/
An organism or individual that displays melanism, possessing an unusually high amount of dark (black or nearly black) pigmentation in skin, hair, fur, or feathers due to genetic variation.
Researchers documented a melanist among the litter whose jet-black fur made it nearly invisible at night.
melanist
Adjective
UK
/ˈmɛl.ə.nɪst/
US
/ˈmɛl.ə.nɪst/
Relating to or exhibiting melanism; melanistic.
The melanist panther is known for its strikingly dark coat, which helps it blend into the shadows of the forest.