Meaning of leucophore | Babel Free

Definitions

Any chromatophore that shows white in reflected light.

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“When the overlying chromatophores are fully contracted, the underlying leucophores reflect⟳ the light⟳ making the papillae appear⟳ “chalky white”.”

“Leucophores contain⟳ purine in leucosomes and are responsible for white pigmentation in adult medaka.”

“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.”

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