Term: integument melanocyte
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Name: integument
Synonyms: skin
Definition: The outer protective barrier that separates the animal from its aquatic environment.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000368]
Name: melanocyte
Synonyms: melanophore
Definition: A pigment cell derived from the neural crest. Contains melanin-filled pigment granules, which gives a brown to black appearance.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009091]