Mammals rely on two types of melanin for color: eumelanin for dark shades and pheomelanin for lighter shades. Unlike other animals, cats have a unique mechanism for pigment regulation.
Studies reveal that in cats, the pigment production is regulated by distinct genetic pathways, differentiating them from other animals that utilize the MC1R receptor for eumelanin and pheomelanin control.
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