Term Name:	pterinosome
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Definition:	A tissue-specific, membrane-bounded cytoplasmic organelle within which pteridine pigments are synthesized and stored. Pterinosomes are synthesized in xanthophores and erythrophore cells and are yellow, orange or red in appearance.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0043700]    QuickGO    AmiGO