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GO: Cellular Component

pterinosome

Term ID
GO:0043700
Synonyms
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.
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes