English Dictionary

leopard complex

名詞

A group of genetically related coat patterns in horses, ranging from progressive increases in interspersed white hair (similar to graying or roan) to distinctive, Dalmatian-like leopard spots on a white coat. Secondary characteristics include a white sclera around the eye, striped hooves, and mottled skin.

日本語の意味

馬に見られる一群の遺伝的に関連した被毛パターンを指す用語。具体的には、馬の被毛が徐々に白髪が増えていく状態から、白い毛の上にダルメシアンのようなヒョウ柄の斑点が現れる状態までが含まれ、さらに、目の周囲の白い強膜、縞模様の蹄、まだらに分布する皮膚の模様などの二次的な特徴も伴う。

The farrier and geneticist discussed how the horse's unusual markings were explained by the leopard complex, which also causes a white sclera, striped hooves, and mottled skin.

蹄鉄師と遺伝学者は、その馬の特異な斑紋はヒョウ柄を呈する毛色パターンの複合遺伝群によるもので、眼の白目（強膜）、縞模様の蹄、まだらな皮膚も引き起こすと説明した。

意味（1）

A group of genetically related coat patterns in horses, ranging from progressive increases in interspersed white hair (similar to graying or roan) to distinctive, Dalmatian-like leopard spots on a white coat. Secondary characteristics include a white sclera around the eye, striped hooves, and mottled skin.