| Term: | post-vent region melanocyte |
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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: | post-vent region |
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| Synonyms: | tail |
| Definition: | Organism subdivision which is the part of the body posterior to the vent which includes the anal and caudal fins. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001117] |
| Name: | melanocyte |
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| Synonyms: | melanophore |
| Definition: | A pigment cell derived from the neural crest. Contains melanin-filled pigment granules, which gives a brown to black appearance. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009091] |