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The specialized pigment cells that are involved in colour...

The specialized pigment cells that are involved in colouration and colour change in animals are known as

A.

xanthophyll

B.

chromatophores

C.

chlorophyll

D.

melanin

Correct answer is B

Chromatophores are cells that produce color. Many types are pigment-containing cells, or groups of cells, found in a wide range of animals including amphibians, fish, reptiles, crustaceans, and cephalopods.

Mammals and birds, in contrast, have a class of cells called melanocytes for coloration.