secondary pigment cell FBbt_00004232
secondary pigment cell
ID: FBbt_00004232
Adult Glial cell Nervous system Visual system
Interommatidial pigment cell that lies between the edges of adjacent ommatidia. It contains the red screening pigment pteridine, as well as ommochrome granules. Together with tertiary pigment cells, it secretes the lens between the facets. (Wolff and Ready, 1993)
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Parts of secondary pigment cell (1 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| secondary pigment cell pigment granule | Adult, Nervous_system, Visual_system |