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A single gene may control corn snake's skin pattern diversity
In many animals, skin coloration and its patterns play a crucial role in camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In ...
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A single gene defines the thousand patterns of snake skin 🐍
In many animals, skin colors and patterns play an essential role, whether for camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation.
The Hidden Code That Turns Corn Snakes Into Living Works of Art
Scientists found that a single gene controls striking corn snake patterns like stripes and blotches. While essential for brain function in mammals, in snakes, its mutation uniquely alters skin color ...
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One gene defines the many patterns of snake skin
In many animals, skin coloration and its patterns play a crucial role in camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In the corn snake, some morphs display red, yellow, or pink blotches ...
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Single Gene Controls the Many Patterns of Snake Skin
In many animals, skin colouration and its patterns play a crucial role in camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In the corn snake, some morphs display red, yellow, or pink blotches, and ...