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Mutation Has Led to a New Type of Cat, Scientists Say [Sharon Adarlo | May 25 24 | Futurism]

futurism.com Mutation Has Led to a New Type of Cat, Scientists Say

A research team have identified a new type of cat whose distinctive fur on its back coat is caused by a unique mutation.

Mutation Has Led to a New Type of Cat, Scientists Say

A research team has identified a new type of cat which has the typical adorable face and fur pattern of the black and white tuxedo cat, but with a difference: the fur on this feline's back starts off with a solid color at its base, such as black, and gradually turns white at the tip — all caused by a unique mutation.

"In summary, comparative data from other species and genotype segregation analysis support the newly discovered KIT region deletion as potentially being a cause of salmiak coat color in cats," the researchers conclude.

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