zoomelanin

Meanings

• noun

  A pigment found in the skin of some animals, responsible for their distinctive colors.

  - "Zoomelanin is a pigment that gives color to the skin of some animals."
  - "The elephant's gray color is due to the presence of zoomelanin in its skin."

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Variants

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zoom lens , zoom lenses

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'zoo' (animal) and 'melanin' (black pigment).

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Trivia

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1. Zoomelanin is not only responsible for color in animals, but it also plays a role in their protection against UV radiation.

2. The color of a chameleon's skin is not due to zoomelanin but rather to other pigments called pteridines and purines.

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Related Concepts

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1. Melanin: A group of natural pigments that provide color to the skin, hair, and eyes of animals and humans.

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Culture

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Zoomelanin is a significant pigment in the study of animal biology and evolution. It has been used to identify various animal species and understand their adaptations to different environments.

How to Memorize "zoomelanin"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a zebra's stripes or an elephant's gray skin to remember the concept of zoomelanin as a pigment that gives color to animal skin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zoomelanin' with the animal kingdom and the concept of animal colors to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Zoo-melanin' to remember that it is a pigment found in animals.

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