Definition of Melanic. Meaning of Melanic. Synonyms of Melanic

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Definition of Melanic

Melanic
Melanic Me*lan"ic, a. [Gr. me`las, -anos, black.] 1. Melanotic. 2. (Ethnol.) Of or pertaining to the black-haired races. --Prichard.

Meaning of Melanic from wikipedia

- human-induced shifts in melanism has arisen from repeated selection against melanic Zelandoperla fenestrata stonefly phenotypes following widespread deforestation...
- evolutionary process has actually been observed." The dark-coloured or melanic form of the peppered moth (var. carbonaria) was rare, though a specimen...
- and only 12.6% were resting on or under twigs. There are several melanic and non-melanic morphs of the peppered moth. These are controlled genetically....
- 1895. Melanic B. betularia have been widely observed in North America. In 1959, 90% of B. betularia in Michigan and Pennsylvania were melanic. By 2001...
- constituents of the 'blood sweat' of hippopotamuses. It is less commonly known as melanic acid, the name chosen by William Prout. Ac****ulation of excess homogentisic...
- determines whether the females are either wild-type (yellow and black) or melanic (dark melanin replaces the yellow background). This genetic difference...
- to the darker morphs. Consequently, the frequency of the more cryptic melanic morph of the peppered moth increased drastically in northern England. This...
- but variant 'melanic' phenotypes with increased amounts of black also occur. In the nineteenth century, the frequency of these melanic variants increased...
- from a small white tornal spot which may not be present on the frequent melanic forms. The wingspan is 18–24 mm. Two broods are produced each year with...
- to the window-like rectangular patterning visible on the wings of non-melanic adult specimens. This species is highly polymorphic in terms of wing length...