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GO: Cellular Component

carotenoid vesicle

Term ID
GO:0043702
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Definition
A tissue-specific cytoplasmic vesicle surrounded by a membrane half-leaflet within which carotenoid pigments are stored. Carotenoid vesicles are synthesized in xanthophores and erythrophore cells and are yellow, orange or red in appearance.
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Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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