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xanthophore

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A xanthophore is a type of chromatophore, which is a pigment-containing cell found in the deeper layers of animal skin. Xanthophores specifically contain yellow pigment, typically a carotinoid. These cells are especially common in fish and crustaceans. The distribution and type of chromatophores, including xanthophores, determine an organism's color patterns.12

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  1. coloration - Benzoquinones
  2. chromatophore
  3. coloration - Carotenoids
  4. xanthophore
  5. coloration - Countershading
  6. coloration - Optical functions: combination of concealing and advertising coloration
  7. Xanthophyceae

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