melanophores

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chromatophore
gptkbp:color black
brown
gptkbp:contains melanin
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:fish
amphibians
crustaceans
reptiles
cephalopods
gptkbp:function camouflage
protection from UV radiation
coloration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label melanophores
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:melanocytes
erythrophores
iridophores
leucophores
xanthophores
gptkbp:response hormones
neurotransmitters
gptkbp:typeOfPigmentCell melanin-containing cell
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Melanin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7