146quinone from dopamine, even in those regions of the cuticle where ring oxidation of the sclerotizing agent occurs. The resulting black pigment eventually obscures the tan color of N-acetyl dopamine quinone. These reactions are especially evident in weak alleles of ebony where normally tan areas of the cuticle clearly show both tan and black pigmentation. 1 R.
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