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| Describe the global distribution of skin color. |
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Definition
| Darker pigmentation is focused around the equator wile pigmentation generally gets lighter from there. |
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| If human skin pigmentation is associated with UV light reflection, then what is the benefit of dark pigmentation at lower latitudes and light pigmentation at higher latitudes? |
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Definition
| Darker pigmentation minimizes the absorption of UV light, and, in turn, prevents hypervitaminosis from an overproduction of vitamin D. |
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| What is the difference between long-range and functional adaptation? |
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Definition
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Term
| Describe the global distribution of skin color. |
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Definition
| Darker pigmentation is focused around the equator wile pigmentation generally gets lighter from there. |
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Term
| If human skin pigmentation is associated with UV light reflection, then what is the benefit of dark pigmentation at lower latitudes and light pigmentation at higher latitudes? |
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Definition
| Darker pigmentation minimizes the absorption of UV light, and, in turn, prevents hypervitaminosis from an overproduction of vitamin D. |
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Term
| What is the difference between long-range and functional adaptation? |
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Definition
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