Dilution Gene - General

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Diluted coat colors have melanocytes, but vary from darker colors due to the concentration or type of these pigment-producing cells, not their absence. Pigment dilution, sometimes referred to as hypomelanism, has been called leucism, albinism (perfect, impartial, or dilute), ghosting, paling, and isabellinism.

  • Albinism describes a condition where there is no color pigment
  • Leucism describes a condition that creates loss of pigment cells

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