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xanthism

British  
/ ˈzænˌθɪzəm /

noun

  1. a condition of skin, fur, or feathers in which yellow coloration predominates

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In fact, officials noted, the fish’s golden color is the result of a genetic mutation known as xanthism.

From Washington Times • Feb. 15, 2023

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