A type of melanin pigment that produces red, yellow, and orange hues in the hair, fur, and skin of animals. It contributes to coloration patterns but provides less protection against ultraviolet radiation compared to eumelanin.
A type of melanin pigment that produces red, yellow, and orange hues in the hair, fur, and skin of animals. It contributes to coloration patterns but provides less protection against ultraviolet radiation compared to eumelanin.