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Agouti Gene in Animals – Coat Color Genetics Explained

Agouti Gene (ASIP)

The Agouti gene plays a key role in coat color genetics by influencing the distribution of eumelanin and pheomelanin.

Key Facts

  • Main effect: Affects pigment distribution and coat color patterns depending on the species.
  • Inheritance: Species-dependent inheritance and allele hierarchy.

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Agouti Gene in Animals – Coat Color Genetics Explained
Agouti Gene (ASIP) | Coat Color Genetics in Dogs, Cats & Horses
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