Chromatophoric

/ˌkroʊmətəˈfɔrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or containing chromatophores; capable of changing color due to the presence of pigment-bearing cells.

Etymology

From 'chromatophore' (color-bearing) + suffix '-ic' (relating to). Used to describe organisms with color-changing abilities.

Kelly Says

Chromatophoric is the scientific term for how a chameleon changes color—it's controlled by specialized cells that expand and contract to show different colored pigments, and it's way more sophisticated than just blending in.

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