xanthophore
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xanthophore — a yellow chromatophore. The pigment involved is a carotenoid and the cell is neural crest derived … Dictionary of ichthyology
xanthophore — xan·tho·phore (zănʹthə fôr , fōr ) n. A chromatophore that contains a yellow pigment. * * * … Universalium
xanthophore — xan·tho·phore (zanґtho for) [xantho + phore] a type of chromatophore containing granules of yellow or red pigment, found in cold blooded animals … Medical dictionary
xanthophore — xan·tho·phore … English syllables
xanthophore — ˈzan(t)thəˌfō(ə)r noun ( s) Etymology: xanth + phore : a chromatophore containing a yellow pigment that is typically a carotinoid and occurring especially in fishes and crustaceans … Useful english dictionary
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