Noun: chromatophore krow'ma-tu,for
- Plastid containing pigments other than chlorophyll usually yellow or orange carotenoids
"chromatophores give many fruits and flowers their vibrant colours";
- chromoplast
- A pigment-containing cell in the skin of animals, capable of changing size or shape to alter skin colour
"Cephalopods use chromatophores to create complex colour patterns for camouflage"
Derived forms: chromatophores
Type of: plastid
Encyclopedia: Chromatophore