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guanophore

noun
gua·​no·​phore | \ ˈgwänəˌfō(ə)r\
plural -s

Definition of guanophore

: a chromatophore that is characterized by pale granules or iridescent crystals of guanine and occurs notably in the skin of fishes and reptiles : leucophore, iridophore

History and Etymology for guanophore

guano- (from guanine) + -phore

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