Meaning Of The Word Melanophore

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What's The Definition Of Melanophore?

melanophore in American English
a chromatophore containing melanin, found esp. in coldblooded animals
noun: a pigmented connective-tissue cell containing melanin in its cytoplasm, responsible for color changes in many fishes and reptiles

melanophore in British English
noun: a chromatophore that contains melanin

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