Melanophores

Chromatophores (large pigment cells of fish, amphibia, reptiles and many invertebrates) which contain melanin. Short term color changes are brought about by an active redistribution of the melanophores pigment containing organelles (MELANOSOMES). Mammals do not have melanophores; however they have retained smaller pigment cells known as MELANOCYTES.

Year introduced: 1978(1975)

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Tree Number(s): A11.436.265.531

MeSH Unique ID: D008547

Entry Terms:

• Melanophore

Previous Indexing:

• Chromatophores (1966-1974)

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Anatomy Category
Cells
Epithelial Cells
Chromatophores
Melanophores
Melanosomes