Sentences with phrase «from chromatophores»

In reptiles, amphibians, and other groups, color mostly comes from chromatophores — cells within the skin that hold color - producing pigment molecules.

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This process, Ramirez noted, suggests that light sensors are connected to the chromatophores and that this enables a response without input from the brain or eyes.

In order to record the skin's sensitivity across the spectrum, Ramirez exposed octopus skin to different wavelengths of light from violet to orange and found that chromatophore response time was quickest under blue light.

Aside from its opaque eyes and the polka dot - like chromatophores (pigmented cells that aid in camouflage) that cover its body, the glass squid is completely transparent.