Wallbrunn, 1957 Flashcards
chlormatophore
a cell or plastid that contains pigment
xanthophore
a chromatophore containing a yellow pigment that is typically a carotinoid and occurring especially in fishes and crustaceans.
erythrophore. plural -s. :
a chromatophore containing a red usually carotenoid pigment that occurs especially in some fishes and crustaceans.
ca·rot·e·noid
any of a class of mainly yellow, orange, or red fat-soluble pigments, including carotene, which give color to plant parts such as ripe tomatoes and autumn leaves. They are terpenoids based on a structure having the formula C40H56.
melanophore. :
a chromatophore especially of fishes, amphibians, and reptiles that contains melanin :a black or brown pigment cell
iridocyte. plural -s. :
a cell that occurs especially in the skin of fishes and reptiles and appears iridescent greenish from included guanine — compare guanophore.
guanophore. plural -s. :
a chromatophore that is characterized by pale granules or iridescent crystals of guanine and occurs notably in the skin of fishes and reptiles :leucophore, iridophore.
Dermis was removed where
scales proruded from fat
Jim
Likely a Cambodia Veiltail Male
genotype: ccbbVVriri
The Cambodia phenotype in Betta splendens is lagrgely characterized by..
being partially albino (excludes eyes)
Defect of full albinism in Betta splendens;
blindness