MELANISM


Meaning of MELANISM in English

[ 'mɛlənɪz(ə)m ]

■ noun chiefly Zoology darkening of body tissues due to excessive production of melanin, especially as a form of colour variation in animals.

Derivatives

melanic mɪ'lanɪk adjective

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