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melanocyte

Term ID
ZFA:0009091
Synonyms
  • melanophore
Definition
A pigment cell derived from the neural crest. Contains melanin-filled pigment granules, which gives a brown to black appearance.
Appears at
Pharyngula:Prim-5 (24.0h-30.0h)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0000148
  • TAO:0009091
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