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What is a melanophore?

What is a melanophore? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (biology) A cell containing melanin or other black pigment, such as are found in fish, amphibians, and reptiles
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The smaller frogs were recently metamorphosed as evidenced by the melanophore deposits above the vent.
This species has shown a limited ability to change colour due to changes in the distribution of black pigment in melanophore cells.

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