Researchers documented several melanisms in the local moth population over the past decade.

A rare melanic was found resting on the lichen-covered bark, its dark wings blending with the shadows.

The museum's exhibit included a striking example of melanism in a moth, contrasting sharply with its typically pale relatives.

A melanic fox's dark fur made it harder for prey to spot it at night.

In the island's lizard population, melanics are more common in shaded habitats.

The artist painted a melanous figure whose skin glowed against the sunlit background.

The melanizing compound in the lotion darkened the treated skin patches over a few weeks.

After years in direct sunlight, the bark melanized, protecting the tree from further UV damage.

The salamander's skin, melanizing rapidly after exposure to sunlight, turned noticeably darker.

The melanized feathers of the kestrel absorbed more sunlight on cold mornings.