ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Pigment Cells
;
Skin
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Chromatophores of two color forms of the salamander, Plethodon cinereus were studied by electron microscopy. Erythrophores found in the red-backed form possess pterinosomes, some with regions of high electron density. In addition, a few melanosome-like organelles are present. On the other hand, the lead-backed form displays no visible erythrophores but instead melanophores with melanosomes being the most prevalent organelle and a few pterinosomes. The possibility that this represents a kind of hybrid chromatophore with intermediate stages in melanosome-pterinosome interconversion is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00335782
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