melanists
/ˈmɛlənɪsts/
noun
- Scientists or researchers who specialize in the study of melanin and pigmentation in living organisms.
- Melanists at the university are researching how melanin affects skin protection from UV rays.
- Several melanists published a paper on the genetic basis of dark fur in squirrels.
- The conference brought together melanists from around the world to discuss new findings on animal coloration.