guanophore

noun

gua·​no·​phore

ˈgwänəˌfō(ə)r

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

Word History

Etymology

guano- (from guanine) + -phore

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