melaniridosome

noun

mel·​an·​irid·​o·​some

ˌmeləˌnīˈridəˌsōm

plural -s

: a multiple or compound chromatophore with melanophore and iridophore components that is common in teleosts

Word History

Etymology

melanophore + iridophore + -some

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