noun
- plural of melanism; conditions characterized by excessive development of dark pigmentation in organisms
Usage: biological term
Examples
- The researcher studied various melanisms in butterfly populations.
- Industrial melanisms became more common in polluted environments.
- Different types of melanisms can be observed across animal species.
- The genetics behind these melanisms are still being investigated.
- Melanisms in moths provided evidence for natural selection.
- Several melanisms were documented in the bird sanctuary.