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melanophore

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melanophore /mel·a·no·phore/ (-for″) a pigment cell containing melanin, especially such a cell in fishes, amphibians, and reptiles.
mel·a·no·phore (ml-n-fôr, m-ln-)
n.
A pigment cell that contains melanin, especially as found in the skin of amphibians and reptiles.
melanophore
a pigment cell containing melanin, especially such a cell from fish, amphibians and reptiles.
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4): Generally dark brown, but close inspection reveals dark markings as described in live colouration above; about posterior one-fifth of total length light brown with dense pattern of melanophores.
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