leucism
Americannoun
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White penguins are rare because leucism is a recessive gene, and they may be more vulnerable to predators due to being more easily seen.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2024
Those animals had a genetic condition called leucism, which blocks skin cells from producing pigments.
From National Geographic ● Aug. 23, 2023
Though unusual, leucism in moose isn’t unheard of.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 18, 2023
A deer can be born all white through two primary genetic mutations, albinism and leucism.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 14, 2018
The two white giraffes in Kenya — spotted by rangers at the Hirola Conservation Program in early August — have a genetic condition called leucism.
From The Verge ● Sep. 17, 2017
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