iridophore
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iridophore — n. [L. iris, rainbow; Gr. phoreus, bearer] An iridescent chromatophore; an iridocyte … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
iridophore — irid·o·phore … English syllables
iridophore — īˈridəˌfō(ə)r, ə̇ˈr noun ( s) Etymology: irid + phore : an iridescent chromatophore compare iridocyte … Useful english dictionary
Cuttlefish — Sepia latimanus, East Timor Scientific classification … Wikipedia
Chromatophore — Zebrafish chromatophores mediate background adaptation on exposure to dark (top) and light environments (bottom). Chromatophores are pigment containing and light reflecting cells found in amphibians, fish, reptiles, crustaceans, and cephalopods.… … Wikipedia
Pygmy Salamander — Conservation status Least Con … Wikipedia
melaniridosome — ˌmeləˌnīˈridəˌsōm noun ( s) Etymology: melanophore + iridophore + some : a multiple or compound chromatophore with melanophore and iridophore components that is common in teleosts … Useful english dictionary
iridocyte — noun A cell, found in some animals, that is filled with iridescent crystals of guanine Syn: guanophore, iridophore … Wiktionary
guanophore — ˈgwänəˌfō(ə)r noun ( s) Etymology: guano (from guanine) + phore : a chromatophore that is characterized by pale granules or iridescent crystals of guanine and occurs notably in the skin of fishes and reptiles : leucophore, iridophore … Useful english dictionary
