Cyanophoric

/ˌsaɪ.ə.noʊˈfɔːr.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

Capable of carrying or producing a cyan or blue color; able to transport or generate blue pigments or dyes.

Etymology

From cyano- (Greek kyanos 'dark blue') + -phoric (Greek phorein 'to carry'). This chemical/biological adjective describes molecules or organisms that transport cyan-colored compounds.

Kelly Says

Some bacteria are cyanophoric—they produce and carry around cyan pigments that help them absorb specific wavelengths of light for photosynthesis, like living solar panels tuned to blue light.

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