Term: iridophore iridosome
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Name: iridophore
Synonyms: iridocyte, iridosome
Definition: A pigment cell derived from the neural crest. The cell contains flat light-reflecting platelets, probably of guanine, in stacks called reflecting platets or iridisomes. The color-generating components produce a silver, gold, or iridescent color.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009199]
Name: iridosome
Synonyms: reflecting platelet
Definition: A tissue-specific, membrane-bounded cytoplasmic organelle within which purines crystalize in reflective stacks. Iridosomes are synthesized in iridophore cells and are silver, gold or iridescent in appearance.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0043698]    QuickGO    AmiGO