- melaniridosome
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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. 2009.
melaniridosome
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melaniridosome — mel·an·irid·o·some … English syllables
melaniridosome — ˌmeləˌnīˈridəˌsōm noun ( s) Etymology: melanophore + iridophore + some : a multiple or compound chromatophore with melanophore and iridophore components that is common in teleosts … Useful english dictionary
