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== Historical Adaptations ==
The Australoid phenotype is defined by remarkable survival adaptations. One of the most striking examples is found in the '''Melanesid''' groups, where a unique genetic mutation (independent of Europeans) produces naturally blonde hair among children. Biological adaptations also include increased night vision, resistance to high UV radiation through intense skin pigmentation, and, in the case of the '''Australid''' types, the ability to survive extreme temperature fluctuations in the desert without clothing or modern shelter.<ref>[https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1217451 Melanesian Blond Hair Is Caused by a Common Amino Acid Change in TYRP1 - Science Magazine]</ref>