tabbylike
Tabbylike is an adjective used to describe a coat, fur, or pattern that resembles tabby markings without necessarily being a true tabby. While the term is most commonly applied to domestic cats, it can be used for other animals with similar striping or mottled patterns, and it occasionally appears in textile, art, or design contexts to denote a tabby-inspired texture.
In cats, tabby patterns traditionally fall into several categories such as mackerel (narrow vertical stripes), classic
Genetically, tabby appearance arises from pigment distribution controlled by multiple genes, including those linked to agouti
Related topics include tabby, coat pattern, animal coat coloration, and striped patterns.