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NeTakaya
4 years ago
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How are melanophores an adaptation for sharks?

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Oksi-84 [34.3K]4 years ago
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Melanophores are small pigments that are present in the dermis layer of the skin of a shark. They impart a gray color to the dorsal and lateral surface area of the shark. They help in background adaptation and countershading of the body, which makes a shark difficult to be seen. 
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