ocellus pigment granule [FBbt_00004244]

Pigment granule of the photoreceptor cell of the adult ocellus. Pigment granules are found distally around the rim of the ocellus, and proximally down from the level of the nucleus. They are composed of ommatins (brown color pigments) which do not migrate in response to light.

ocellus pigment granule

ID: FBbt_00004244

Adult Nervous system Visual system

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## Classification

photoreceptor cell pigment granule

Relationships

is part of: ocellar retinula cell

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