Term: xanthophore pigment granule
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Name: xanthophore
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Definition: A pigment cell derived from the neural crest. Contains carotenoid pigments in structures called pterinosomes or xanthosomes. This gives an appearance ranging from a golden yellow to orange and red.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009198]
Name: pigment granule
Synonyms:
Definition: A small, subcellular membrane-bounded vesicle containing pigment and/or pigment precursor molecules. Pigment granule biogenesis is poorly understood, as pigment granules are derived from multiple sources including the endoplasmic reticulum, coated vesicles, lysosomes, and endosomes.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0048770]    QuickGO    AmiGO