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xanthophore

Term ID
ZFA:0009198
Synonyms
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.
Appears at
Pharyngula:High-pec (42.0h-48.0h)
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0000430
  • TAO:0009198
Ontology
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Expression
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Phenotype
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