Term Name:	leucophore differentiation
Synonyms:	leucophore cell differentiation
Definition:	The process in which a relatively unspecialized cell acquires the specialized features of a leucophore cell. Leucophores are pigment cells derived from the neural crest. They contain uric acid or other purine crystals, deposited in stacks called leucosomes. This gives them a white appearance.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0048772]    QuickGO    AmiGO