pelage
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of pelage
1820–30; < French, derivative of poil ( Old French peil, pel; see poilu); see -age
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Findings published today in Evolution, suggest that this is a result of relaxed selection, when environmental change eliminates or weakens the selection of a normally important trait -- in this case black and white pelage.
From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2023
His estimated birth year was determined by the condition of his pelage, or fur, and teeth.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2022
Moratelli selects a small, compact individual with dark wings and a luxurious golden pelage.
From Nature • Feb. 17, 2015
The rest of the body is shaggy, too, featuring a striking long pelage of dark bands on light.
From Scientific American • Feb. 22, 2013
Young: Subadult pelage apparent on lateral line or on sides; body usually smaller than in adults.
From Comparative Ecology of Pinyon Mice and Deer Mice in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado by Douglas, Charles L.
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