leucism
Americannoun
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Those animals had a genetic condition called leucism, which blocks skin cells from producing pigments.
From National Geographic ● Aug. 23, 2023
In humans, leucism typically manifests itself in patches of white hair and lighter skin, Beckmen said.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 18, 2023
SWT said the bird's lack of pigmentation was caused by a genetic condition called leucism.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2021
The moose wasn’t an albino either, according to National Geographic, but it had a partial form of leucism called piebald — where only specks of colors remain.
From The Verge ● Sep. 17, 2017
The unique eagle has leucism, which causes partial pigmentation loss in animals.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 9, 2017
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