An Introduction to the Biology of Sheep Color
About An Introduction to the Biology of Sheep Color
Just as a painter can create all sorts of colors and patterns by mixing a small number of basic colors, and then putting them in different places, so it is with sheep. Sheep make three different pigments and then send them into different places on their bodies to make all the various colors and patterns that we see. In this class we will start with a description of the cells that make the pigments, where they sit in the skin, and what kinds of instructions they get from the skin cells around them. We will cover the difference between a sheep’s color and its pattern, and why the color “white” is really not a color but a pattern. We will cover things like spots, black sheep that turn grey vs those that stay black, and brown sheep that become fawn; white sheep that are white all over vs others that have tan legs and faces. We’ll compare the biology of the grey of Gotlands, Icelandics, Shetlands and others vs the lilac of Jacobs. This session is the foundation for the second class on the genetics of color and we’ll leave plenty of time for questions.
Skill Level
Suitable for all
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When
Single 90-min live online session.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recording of the class.
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Lessonface's mission is to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably. Since 2012, we've hosted more than 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers for over 500,000 music, language, and arts lessons and classes online. We've hosted the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival's virtual fiber arts seminars since 2021, and are very happy to be hosting these seminars for the fourth annual Winterfest January 24-26, 2025.