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argentum

Term ID
ZFA:0005914
Synonyms
  • argenta
  • iridophore layer iris
Definition
Iridophore layer of iris composed of a outer layer of regularly tiled iridophores and an inner layer of randomly arranged iridophores. The outer regularly tiled iridophores reflect blue green light. The light reflecting crystals in the iris iridophores are composed of anhydrous Beta-guanine. (1)
Appears at
Pharyngula:High-pec (42.0h-48.0h)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
Relationships
Expression
Genes with most Figures
Thisse recommended In Situ Probes
Antibody Labeling
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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