# Melanism

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  "id": "S85083378",
  "title": "Melanism",
  "url": "/topics/S85083378",
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  "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory",
  "provider": "lcsh",
  "revision": "b47dd5db76c11401",
  "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289",
  "numeric_address": "10088274288722707012",
  "address_version": "morton4x16-v1",
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  "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review",
  "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap"
}

Here are entered works on the dark coloration of the skin, hair, fur, or feathers of animals caused by a high concentration of melanin. Works on the abnormal deposition or development of melanin in body tissues are entered under [Melanosis.]

Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap.

Source: https://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85083378

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