pelage

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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

In general, winter pelage is darker than summer pelage in these shrews.

From Speciation of the Wandering Shrew by Findley, James S.