In many animals, skin colors and patterns play an essential role, whether for camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation.

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Scientists found that a single gene controls striking corn snake patterns like stripes and blotches. While essential for brain function in mammals, in snakes, its mutation uniquely alters skin color ...

In many animals, skin coloration and its patterns play a crucial role in camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In the corn snake, some morphs display red, yellow, or pink blotches, and their ...

Corn snakes are famous for their dazzling colors and intricate patterns, yet the genetic basis of their variations has long ...