| 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: | carotenoid vesicle |
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| Definition: | A tissue-specific cytoplasmic vesicle surrounded by a membrane half-leaflet within which carotenoid pigments are stored. Carotenoid vesicles are synthesized in xanthophores and erythrophore cells and are yellow, orange or red in appearance. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0043702] QuickGO AmiGO |