erythrophore

erythrophore
A chromatophore containing granules of a red or brown pigment. SYN: allophore. [erythro- + G. phoros, bearing]

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eryth·ro·phore (ə-rithґro-for) [erythro- + -phore] a type of chromatophore containing granules of a red or brown alcohol-resistant pigment, found in the skin of many vertebrates.

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