Let’s talk about deep sea genetic quirks! An angular roughshark (Oxynotus centrina) rocking a ghostly white phenotype was caught near Albania’s coast. “This represents the first documented case of leucism in this species and the first colour disorder reported in the family Oxynotidae,” the study says.  Here’s where the cell biology gets fascinating: Unlike your classic albino phenotype with zero melanin production and those telltale red eyes, this shark’s melanocytes were doing a partial job. “The shark is a case of leucism, a rare genetic disorder that affects melanin production,” explains the study. The shark’s retinal pigmentation? Totally normal, but … Continue reading Ghost Shark with Rare Leucism Found Near Albania: First-Ever Pigment Disorder Documented in Angular Roughshark Uncovers Deep-Sea Genetic Anomalies and Predator Survival Challenges