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CHROMATOPHORE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-11-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Crustaceans
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chromatophore
1, record 1, English, chromatophore
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pigment-bearing cell; esp.: one of those cells in the integument of various animals capable of changing the apparent pigmentation of the skin by expanding or contracting. 2, record 1, English, - chromatophore
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under the carapace, in the epidermis, are color pigment cells, the chromatophores. These may expand or contract, allowing the crustacean to change color. The chromatophores are under control of peptide hormones, both stimulatory and inhibitory, that are produced in the eyestalk. 3, record 1, English, - chromatophore
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Crustacés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chromatophore
1, record 1, French, chromatophore
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On trouve chez le homard et de nombreux crustacés un chromatophore qui vire au rouge à la chaleur de la cuisson. [...] Chez les crustacés, les chromatophores sont sous l'influence hormonale de la glande sinusaire, située dans les pédoncules oculaires. 2, record 1, French, - chromatophore
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Crustáceos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cromatóforo
1, record 1, Spanish, cromat%C3%B3foro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Célula pigmentada [...] que puede alterar su forma produciendo un cambio de color. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cromat%C3%B3foro
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-11-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chromatophore
1, record 2, English, chromatophore
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] colored body within [the] cytoplasm [of some Protista] with [the] power of photosynthesis. 2, record 2, English, - chromatophore
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chromatophore
1, record 2, French, chromatophore
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chromatophores jaunes ou bruns. 2, record 2, French, - chromatophore
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Paleontología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cromatóforo
1, record 2, Spanish, cromat%C3%B3foro
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema membranoso presente en ciertas bacterias, que contiene bacterioclorofila, carotenoides y transportadores de electrones implicados en la fotosíntesis. 1, record 2, Spanish, - cromat%C3%B3foro
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-11-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chromatophore 1, record 3, English, chromatophore
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pigments of photosynthetic bacteria are located in structures called chromatophores. 1, record 3, English, - chromatophore
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chromatophore
1, record 3, French, chromatophore
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chez les bactéries photosynthétiques, on trouve des vésicules sphériques d'un diamètre de 1 000 à environ, les chromatophores. 1, record 3, French, - chromatophore
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cromatóforo
1, record 3, Spanish, cromat%C3%B3foro
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-11-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Living Matter - General Properties
- Algae
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- chromatophore 1, record 4, English, chromatophore
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coloured plastid of planta. 2, record 4, English, - chromatophore
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés générales de la matière vivante
- Algues
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chromatophore
1, record 4, French, chromatophore
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- chloroplaste 2, record 4, French, chloroplaste
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe pigmentaire qui permet la variation des couleurs chez les animaux. 2, record 4, French, - chromatophore
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par extension, inclusion cellulaire contenant les pigments de la photosynthèse des algues. 2, record 4, French, - chromatophore
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Propiedades generales de la materia viva
- Algas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cromatóforo
1, record 4, Spanish, cromat%C3%B3foro
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corpúsculo portador de pigmentos. 2, record 4, Spanish, - cromat%C3%B3foro
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