Unlocking the Mysteries of Cat Coat Patterns

A Tapestry of Patterns

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The Agouti Gene

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Unraveling Tabby Patterns

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Beyond Tabby

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The Spotted Gene

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Modifiers and Gene Interactions

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Inheritance and Variation

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The Mystery of Cats White Socks

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