Term Name: | iridophore |
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Synonyms: | guanophore |
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: | Cell Ontology [CL:0000431] |