iridophore

Term ID

ZFA:0009199

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.

Appears at

Pharyngula:High-pec (42.0h-48.0h)

Evident until

Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)

References

• CL:0000431
• TAO:0009199

Ontology

Anatomy Ontology