| Term: | xanthophore pigment biosynthetic process |
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| Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
| Name: | xanthophore |
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| Definition: | A pigment cell derived from the neural crest. Contains carotenoid pigments in structures called pterinosomes or xanthosomes. This gives an appearance ranging from a golden yellow to orange and red. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009198] |
| Name: | pigment biosynthetic process |
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| Synonyms: | pigment anabolism, pigment biosynthesis, pigment formation, pigment synthesis |
| Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a pigment, any general or particular coloring matter in living organisms, e.g. melanin. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046148] QuickGO AmiGO |