Term Name: xanthophore cell
Synonyms: xanthophore
Definition: A pigment cell derived from the neural crest. Contains cartenoid pigments in structures called pterinosomes or xanthosomes. This gives an appearance ranging from a golden yellow to orange and red.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [CL:0000430]

Relationships
develops from: xanthoblast
is a type of: pigment cell