Leucophore
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Leucophore is a noun meaning (histology) Any chromatophore that shows white in reflected light.
Meaning
(histology) Any chromatophore that shows white in reflected light.
Example Sentences
Leucophores contain purine in leucosomes and are responsible for white pigmentation in adult medaka.
When the overlying chromatophores are fully contracted, the underlying leucophores reflect the light making the papillae appear “chalky white”.
Iridophores, formerly known also as guanophores (appearing blue, silver, or gold), and leucophores (white or cream) are non-dendritic cells that contain organelles termed reflective platelets, composed of crystallized guanine.
Word Forms
- leucophores
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leukophore, melanoleucophore, xantholeucophore, cyanophore, leucite, leucodye.
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