insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers
melanin详细解释
mel.a.nin n.(名词)Any of a group of naturally occurring dark pigments, especially the pigment found in skin, hair, fur, and feathers.黑色素:天然黑色素,尤指皮肤、头发、毛皮及羽毛中的色素