OBO ID: ZFA:0009198 |
Term Name: | xanthophore | Search Ontology: | |
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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. | ||
Appears at: | Pharyngula:High-pec (42.0h-48.0h) | ||
Evident until: | Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult) | ||
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Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology |