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pigmentation

[pig-muhn-tay-shuhn] / ˌpɪg mənˈteɪ ʃən /






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The tiny snail also has a cone-shaped, nearly transparent shell, a delicate body without pigmentation, and long, slender tentacles.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

Researchers place color reference charts around newly planted coral to record the pigmentation, a method used to monitor its health and detect early signs of heat stress.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

Thick hair, tattoos, darker pigmentation or aggressive movement can trip up sensors, says John Schuna, associate professor of kinesiology at Oregon State University.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

He made the four-day trip — albeit in a separate crate — with Bonnie, a female alligator with typical pigmentation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 3, 2025

It usually took from six weeks to three months to darken the skin pigmentation.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin


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