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*Albinism describes a condition where pigment cells synthesize little or no pigment
*Leucism describes a condition that creates loss of pigment cells

Cats

Cat coat genetics discusses many dilution genes in cats.

Dogs

In dogs, a mutation of the MLPH locus known as the dilute gene causes eumelanin to lighten while pheomelanin remains almost unchanged. Dogs of some breeds

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