Phenotype: | iridophore cell population proliferation decreased occurrence, abnormal |
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Note: | This statement combines anatomy and/or ontology terms with phenotype quality terms to create a complete phenotype (EQ) statement. For detailed information on individual terms, click the hyperlinked term name. |
Name: | iridophore |
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Synonyms: | iridocyte, iridosome |
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: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009199] |
Name: | cell population proliferation |
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Synonyms: | cell proliferation |
Definition: | The multiplication or reproduction of cells, resulting in the expansion of a cell population. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0008283] QuickGO AmiGO |
Name: | decreased occurrence |
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Synonyms: | decreased incidence |
Definition: | An occurrence which is relatively low. |
Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0002052] |