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A Nurse Shark that has not only #albinism (lack of dark pigment), but also #xanthism (excess yellow pigment)? This is an incredibly rare combination known as albino-xanthochromism! I really hope we get to see more of this shark friend! 🤩

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#genetics #genaology #nurseshark

Orange nurse shark with albinism and xanthism found in Caribbean

A 6.5‑ft orange albino nurse shark was caught off Costa Rica at 120 ft depth and released, marking the first recorded nurse shark with both albinism and xanthism. Read more: getnews.me/orange-nurse-shark-with-... #nurseshark #xanthism

How A Golden Nurse Shark Made History A bright yellow nurse shark has been documented for the first time in the Caribbean, marking the first recorded case of xanthism in this species.

I had missed the story about the story about the #nurseshark with #xanthism in the #Caribbean. Naturally, @melissacmarquez.bsky.social was aware, and made it the topic of her column @ Forbes.

I'll put a link to the journal article in a reply below

www.forbes.com/sites/meliss...

Rare bright orange shark discovered in Costa Rica Check out this amazing creature, which is so far the only one of its kind.

www.bbc.com/newsround/ar...
@dynavox.bsky.social
Thank you. I was led to this, which is exquisite.
#biodiversity is real
#xanthism
#albinism
#shark