Chromatophore
Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈeɪtʃˈɹoʊˈmɑtoʊˈpieɪtʃˈɔɹ/
Chromatophore (noun)
- A cell in some animals that contains pigment and can change colour.
- A pigment-containing structure in cells that helps produce or control visible colour.
Examples
- A color cell changes the skin’s shade.
- The color cell helps an animal blend in.