Photo of Chromatophores in Squid Skin (IMAGE)

Marine Biological Laboratory

Photo of Chromatophores in Squid Skin

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This image shows chromatophores (large brown, red and yellow structures) and iridophores (pink iridescent spotches) in the skin of the squid Loligo pealeii.

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L. Mäthger, MBL

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