leucism
noun
in some animals, abnormally pale or blotchy coloring caused by a genetic mutation that reduces pigment in the skin, hair, feathers, or scales.
leucistic
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a word derived from
leucism.
Example Sentences
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The coins were found in a rare, 36-year-old leucistic alligator, which has translucent white skin and blue eyes.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2024
The park is asking for the public’s help in the naming the alligator, which is descended from a nest of leucistic alligators discovered in the swamps of Louisiana in 1987.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
Officials said that the newborn was the first leucistic specimen to be born from that lineage.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
While leucistic creatures don’t have the same red or pink eyes as albinos, they also end up with lighter-colored features.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 18, 2023
There had been a leucistic Anna’s hummingbird spotted at the U.C.
From New York Times ● Jun. 26, 2018
