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The term albino refers to an animal that is completely lacking in pigmentation. They are born with this trait (it is genetic).
A pigment is a molecule that absorbs a certain wavelength of light (which means you will see it as color). However, it is important to note that not all color is from pigments. (For example the sky is blue, but not because of pigment.) Thus an albino animal cannot have brown or green eyes (caused by brown pigment), but it can have red eyes (caused by seeing blood vessels) or blue/grey eyes (caused by fibers in the iris that scatter light). In some species, it is possible that faint blue and red can cause the eyes to appear slightly purple (blue+red=purple).
Geneticists have discovered many genes which produce a 'white' animal, and only one gene that produces the true albino. The gene is involved in creating the pigment, and the albino version is 'broken,' which means the animal's body doesn't not know how to make pigment.
You CAN breed albinos, as it is a genetic trait. It is possible that two non-albino parents can have an albino baby, because the trait is recessive. Sometimes, it can occur as a random mutation (not from the parents' genes).
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agothey are born without pigment, or with very little pigment.
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∙ 13y agomost plants die of albinism but exceptions like the red wood plant can feed on its mother plant when its albino
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∙ 13y agoit occurs when the sperm cell and the egg cell combine they one might be albino
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Albinos have the same number of what as non-albinos?
Albinos have the same number of chromosomes as non-albinos. It is a genetically recessive trait or mutation, not the result of too many or too few chromosomes.
Are albino people brown?
yes There are albinos in every race. But they will be lighter skinned than others of their race, including those who are albinos of African ancestry.
Why do you call white animals albino?
Not all white animals are, or are called, albino. Albinism refers to a specific lack of pigmentation in skin, hair/fur and eyes in humans and animals which are normally pigmented. It derives from the Latin albus, white.
Is there a such thing as a light skinned black person?
Yes, black people can be albinos. In many backwards parts of Africa albinos are viewed as near supernatural beings and there are frequent stories of albinos being captured and killed for magical rites. See Link.
Why do animals become dehydrated?
they become dehydrated because they are just like you and me so they need water too and we are animals so that is why
How do white tigers become white?
Some Bengal tigers are born, as are other animals, with a form of albinism, a lack of skin pigment. These albinos may breed to create more albinos within the bloodline.
Are Albinos Real?
Yes. Humans and animals.
Why are albinos white?
Albinos are just natrally white.
What effect does salt have on albinos?
Albinos (humans and animals) are no more affected by salt than others of the same species.
Is an albino alligator a special species?
No. Many species of animals occasionally produce albinos.
Why do animals with white fur have red eyes?
== == Animals with white fur and red eyes are called albinos. Albinos lack pigmentation in their skin and eyes. They eyes look pink because the lack of pigmentation, what you are seeing the the blood behind their eyes
Are albinos born albinos?
Yes. Nearly all albinos have some form of visual impairment.
What does albinos have the same number as non-albinos?
melanocytes
Albinos have the same number of what as non-albinos?
Albinos have the same number of chromosomes as non-albinos. It is a genetically recessive trait or mutation, not the result of too many or too few chromosomes.
How are leucistic animals true albino animals?
The true albino has no pigmentation at all. Some forms are largely white (polar bears and baby seals, for example) but they aren't albinos.
Do pythons have markings on them?
yes they do have plenty of markings. there's different kinds of marking such as the calico or tiger, another are the albinos. there's purple albinos and lavender albinos.
How were albinos formed?
albinos are formed when two sexs make a baby while female is in pyriods
