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Scaryduck LIKES EGG, Thu 13 Oct 2011, 12:52)
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The extra melanin absorbs more UVA radiation.Thus protecting other structures from damage. Dark skin is like natural sunblock.
However, it also blocks UVB radiation, so in areas with less sunlight, dark skin isn't so good at churning out Vitamin D.
When it comes down to the absorption of IR radiation (heat) the colour doesn't make much of a difference.
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joefish It's hard for thee to kick against the pricks, Thu 13 Oct 2011, 19:35,
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but of you're shiny instead of matt....?
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Rotating Wobbly Hat That's not a banana. THIS is a banana., Thu 13 Oct 2011, 19:53,
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