coloration

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And yet atollas gain their reddish coloration from pigments called porphyrins, which don’t absorb blue light all that well and which, if exposed to bright light, emit toxins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Not done waxing poetic about the eyes on the veritable Redford of retrievers, Leonberg also pointed out another benefit of his dog’s particular coloration.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025

She selects for strong coloration, friendliness, and slower growth, “because people love them small,” she explained.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

Arhgap36, a protein involved in many aspects of embryonic development, wasn’t previously known to affect skin or hair coloration.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 4, 2024

Barred coloration helps this breed hide from predators.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones