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iridophore

An iridescent chromatophore.

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Tellia apoda

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chromatophore
A pigment-containing or pigment-producing cell that can alter the colour of the skin by expanding or contracting.
iridescent
Possessing colours that shimmer and change when viewed in different lights or from different angles.

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