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Rare 1-in-100-Million ‘Cotton Candy’ Lobster Found off the Coast of New Hampshire (th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com)

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[–] Num10ck@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

i thought albinism was good for ice ages?

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

What's funny is that in fact it's a disadvantage in snowy/icy situations because it has other effects outside of the skin/hair thing and albinism actually impairs vision in very bright situations (like when the sun reflects on snow)

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Snow is also highly reflective of UV rays, and albinos are at higher risk for sunburn and melanoma.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/albinism/#:~:text=Because%20people%20with%20albinism%20lack,will%20provide%20the%20best%20protection.