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To: FreeManWhoCan

The mixed race of the parents may have nothing to do with the color of the twins,
"OCA 2 is the most common type of albinism in humans, especially among people of African descent. Characeristics are highly variable, however, ranging from minimal to moderate pigmentation of the hair, skin, and iris. The pigment may be localized in freckles. Individuals of African descent with OCA2 tend to have yellow hair, white skin with localized pigment regions, and irises that are partially or completely pigmented with a tan melanin."


17 posted on 04/13/2006 6:11:20 AM PDT by Varda
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To: Varda

Interesting. I wonder if their respective skin tones will shift as the grow up.


19 posted on 04/13/2006 6:13:19 AM PDT by DancesWithBolsheviks (Happy to perform my own labor, pay more for food, pay less in taxes, and vote for a third party.)
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To: Varda

The "paler" twin certainly does not appear to be an albino from the photos.


20 posted on 04/13/2006 6:13:56 AM PDT by PBRSTREETGANG
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To: Varda
"The pigment may be localized in freckles."

I hope you are wrong. I've seen this pigmentation problems you reference in some products of dual race relationships, and sometimes those children go through life with an unusual appearance that costs them socially. Both girls look just fine.

51 posted on 04/13/2006 6:52:53 AM PDT by Reagan 76
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