melaniridosome

melaniridosome
\\ˌmeləˌnīˈridəˌsōm\ noun (-s)
Etymology: melanophore + iridophore + -some
: a multiple or compound chromatophore with melanophore and iridophore components that is common in teleosts

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  • melaniridosome — an association of pigment cells consisting of a central melanophore surrounded by guanophores, or covered on its two faces by a syncytium of guanophores …   Dictionary of ichthyology

  • melaniridosome — mel·an·irid·o·some …   English syllables

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